Luanda: The Vice-President of the Republic, Esperan§a da Costa, updated her electoral registration data on Tuesday at the Administration of the municipality of Rangel as part of the preparatory process for the 2027 General Elections.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the Vice-President presented her ID Card to the operators of the Single Public Service Counters (BUAP), the structures responsible for updating the electoral register throughout the country. This national process began on Monday and will continue until March 31, 2027, aiming to prepare for Angola's general elections.
The initiative was first led by President Joo Louren§o and First Lady Ana Dias Louren§o at the Ingombota Municipal Administration. Official data indicates that the Angolan government plans to include over 16 million citizens aged 18 and above, both within the country and abroad, in a total estimated voter universe of approximately 16.7 million.
The update process employs the "proof of life" system, which confirms the physical existence of citizens and updates their data in the electoral register. This takes place at BUAP facilities across municipal and communal administrations and Angolan diplomatic and consular missions worldwide.
Out of the planned 634 service points across the nation, 254 have been made operational in the first phase. Authorities have clarified that no new voter cards will be issued; rather, the focus is on updating existing data in the electoral system.
This measure is intended to enhance the reliability of the electoral database, lower abstention rates, and ensure broader citizen participation in the 2027 General Elections. These elections will determine the President of the Republic and the 220 deputies to the National Assembly.
