Katutura East polling station opens early with high voter turnout

Renathe Americano
2024-11-27
WINDHOEK, 27 NOV (NAMPA) – The Katutura Police Station polling station in Windhoek’s Katutura East Constituency opened on time on Wednesday, allowing eager voters to begin casting their ballots.
According to presiding officer Elvin Hochobeb, two elderly individuals were the first to vote.
Hochobeb noted that while the station was originally designated for inmates and prison staff, they are now accommodating all eligible voters in the vicinity.
Long queues formed early as residents showed their enthusiasm for the electoral process.
(Nampa)
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