Georgia Election Board Mandates Hand-Counting of Ballots

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has criticized state governors for undermining local government autonomy following a recent Supreme Court ruling, claiming that governors are handpicking Council Chairmen under the guise of conducting elections. This practice, they argue, reduces local governments to mere extensions of state authority and mocks democratic principles. Meanwhile, in the U.S., outgoing mayors from the St. Cloud area express concerns over rising partisanship affecting local governance, emphasizing the need for cooperation across political divides. In Georgia, significant last-minute changes to election rules, such as mandatory hand-counting of ballots, have sparked controversy among election officials who warn of potential confusion and errors on Election Day. Critics argue that these changes, influenced by political pressures, could undermine trust in the electoral process. As the election approaches, officials are scrambling to adapt to these alterations, raising fears of complications during the voting process.