The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has declared that indelible ink will no longer be used in the upcoming district-level elections and subsequent polls, citing advancements in the biometric identification system as a reason for the change.
EC Chair, Jean Mensa, explained during a press conference held ahead of the December 19 district-level election that the decision is part of the Commission's efforts to enhance the electoral process and establish a robust identification system.
“The biometric technology makes it difficult for a person who has been verified and cast their vote to come a second time. So, there is no need for indelible ink. Once you have been verified, it goes into the system and you cannot come back a second time,” stated Jean Mensa.
She expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the new system, challenging anyone to attempt voting twice to test the biometric identification's capability: “You can try it if you wish at this election. Of course, it will be deemed as an electoral offense.
Because of biometric technology, your facial features are recognized, or your fingerprint is recognized. You cannot go a second time.”
The removal of indelible ink is aligned with the EC's commitment to leveraging technology to streamline the voting process and prevent any attempts at double voting.
The announcement comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve the overall integrity and efficiency of Ghana's electoral system.
