Luanda:More than five million Angolan citizens have completed unofficial voter registration, part of an effort to update the voter database, with a projected total of 16 million by March 31, 2027. The process began on June 15 this year.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the announcement was made by Pascoal Bravo Santana, the National Director of Voter Registration, after a meeting between the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MAT) and the National Electoral Commission (CNE). The meeting aimed to present an update on the voter registration process.
The initiative involves 648 One-Stop Public Service Centres across municipal and communal administrations, supported by over 600 mobile registration teams tasked with conducting proof-of-life checks and updating citizens' details nationwide. Santana highlighted that the target of approximately 16 million is based on previous election registrations.
The necessary technical and material resources have been assured to facilitate the registration process. The Ministry of Territorial Administration is enhancing equipment and transport capabilities, despite challenges posed by the rainy season, which has complicated access to some areas. Specialized resources like Unimog vehicles and helicopters are being deployed to ensure registration in these localities.
Training for registration agents is ongoing, with participants having completed theoretical instruction and currently engaged in practical training. Voter registration abroad is set to commence on January 5, 2027, with preparations in progress.
Manuel Pereira da Silva, Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, emphasized the importance of the meeting for the 2027 General Elections preparations and database monitoring. The swearing-in of Provincial Electoral Commissions' members concluded on November 6, with the process continuing for Municipal Electoral Commissions.
The initiative by the Ministry of Territorial Administration has been welcomed for its role in providing the CNE plenary with a comprehensive understanding of the process, data control mechanisms, and encountered challenges. Pereira da Silva stressed the significance of information-sharing and coordination among State bodies for the effective preparation of the upcoming General Elections.
