The Seventh Day Adventist Church’s request to reconsider the December 7 general election date, which coincides with their Sabbath, has found support from the office of the National Chief Imam. The church’s concern, detailed in a petition to the Electoral Commission, is that holding elections on a Saturday could disenfranchise their members who observe the day for worship.
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In seeking a resolution, Dr. Solace Asafo of the Seventh Day Adventist Church has proposed shifting elections to a Tuesday in November or December 2024, to accommodate all religious practices. This suggestion has been discussed with various religious and political leaders, including the National Chief Imam, who also recognizes the potential conflict for Muslims if elections were to fall on a Friday, their holy day.
