The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unequivocally expressed its opposition to the Electoral Commission’s decision not to use indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Speaking at a press brief on Monday January 8, 2024, at the party’s headquarters, National Chairman for the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, emphasized that discontinuing the use of indelible ink at this juncture poses a significant risk, potentially opening the floodgates for nefarious activities that could compromise the integrity of Ghana’s elections.
The party contends that the visibility and physical verification provided by indelible ink are essential safeguards against fraudulent practices.
Addressing the media, Mr Asiedu Nketiah noted that, “Let me be abundantly clear one more time that the NDC is diametrically opposed to the Electoral Commission decision not to use indelible ink during the election 2024.”
The party insists that relying solely on Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) introduces vulnerabilities, as these devices can fail, thus jeopardizing the electoral process.
The NDC’s strong stance is rooted in its conviction that indelible ink offers an additional layer of verification that complements biometric verification.
The party argues that the visible and physical verification provided by indelible ink acts as a crucial fail-safe in the event of any BVD failure, ensuring the overall integrity of the electoral process.
As Ghana prepares for the 2024 elections, Mr Asiedu Nketiah has called on national stakeholders and faith-based organisations to channel their energies towards advocating against the EC’s decision not to use indelible ink during the election.