December 7 or 8 is Election Day

Accra (Greater Accra) - Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Electoral Commissioner said on Thursday that this year's Presidential and Parliamentary elections will be held on either December 7 or 8.

"The date has not yet been approved so do not quote me yet," Dr Afari-Gyan told a GTV programme - News Conference to be aired on Monday 24th January.

Dr Afari-Gyan said on the programme hosted by GRi's Managing Editor, Frank Agyekum, that adequate preparations has been put place to ensure a smooth elections.

He said plans are far advanced for the cleaning of the voter's register and for issuing photo-identity cards.

The Electoral Commission, he said needs about 50 billion for the election exercise but has so far got less that 25 billion dollars.

The donor community have however pledged their support to the exercise and Dr Afari-Gyan was hopeful that the estimated amount will be realized.