Electoral Commission (EC) is set to introduce new technologies during today’s District Level Elections (DLEs), offering a glimpse into the strategies anticipated for the 2024 elections.
Chairperson Jean Mensa highlighted the implementation of an advanced verification system aimed at thwarting double voting and electoral fraud.
With a staggering 66,000 individuals vying for positions in District Assemblies nationwide, the technological upgrade is positioned as a crucial safeguard.
Mrs. Mensa emphasized the efficacy of the biometric technology in preventing duplicate votes, urging voters to comply with electoral regulations.
“The biometric technology makes it difficult for a person who has been verified and cast their vote to come a second time. Because once you have been verified, it goes into the system, and you cannot come back a second time.”
“So you can try it if you wish at this election. Of course, it will be deemed an electoral offence, but because of biometric technology, your facial features are recognized, or your fingerprints are recognized, you cannot go a second time,” she said.
As the District Level Elections unfold, the incorporation of these advanced technologies marks a significant step toward modernizing Ghana’s electoral infrastructure and fortifying the democratic process against malpractices.