A TOTAL of 141,521 people in Iramba District, Singida Region are set to be registered in the permanent voter register ready to exercise their rights in the forthcoming local government elections later this year.

Elia Ziwa, Iramba District Election Officer, said this at the weekend here when addressing leaders and residents of Mgongo, Ntwike and Tulya wards on the importance of registering.

According to him, the number is an increase by 9,985 people from the 131,536 people who were expected to be registered in 2019 whereby the exercise ended up registering 98,000 voters only.

Ziwa said that it is important for everyone to register in the permanent voter register to have their information at the hamlets, villages and wards so that they participate in this year’s local government elections.

“We will ensure all eligible voters are registered. Eligible voters are those who have attained 18 and years and above or would attain that age before the election,” he said.

He reminded those who have moved from one place to another for settlement to also update their information in the voter register.

Michael Ngomo, Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) Officer in Iramba District, said the bureau is well prepared to ensure that it prevents bribery incidents during elections.

He advised ward leaders to ensure that they respect election laws and procedures to enable people to freely elect leaders of their choice.

By June 15, Iramba District Council had already reached 20 wards, educating the public on the importance of registering so as to exercise their right to vote or be voted for in the coming elections.