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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vehemently opposed the Electoral Commission of Ghana’s proposal to eliminate the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The NDC, during a press conference at their headquarters in Adabraka, expressed grave concerns over the potential repercussions this decision might have on the integrity of the electoral process.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the NDC, emphasized the pivotal role of indelible ink in election verification. He highlighted its transparent function in identifying voters, acting as an additional layer of scrutiny alongside the existing biometric verification system. Asiedu Nketiah underscored the ink’s significance in deterring multiple voting instances and stressed the need to maintain its usage to ensure electoral credibility.
Questioning the rationale behind discarding a well-established verification method, Nketiah urged the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision. He pointed out that in cases of Biometric Verification Device (BVD) malfunction or attempted multiple voting, indelible ink stands as an effective means of identifying culprits and preventing electoral fraud.
Nketiah emphasized, “The EC must not facilitate an easier path for criminals to exploit our electoral system.” He cautioned against the potential misuse of voting privileges in the absence of indelible ink, stating that without this crucial marker, election officials might inadvertently allow voting irregularities to occur.
