Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its plan to debut new technologies during today’s District Level Elections (DLEs), with the intention of implementing them in the 2024 election.
EC Chairperson Jean Mensa stated that the newly introduced verification system is designed to prevent double voting and electoral fraud.
With over 66,000 individuals vying for various positions in District Assemblies nationwide, Mrs. Mensa emphasized the importance of voters complying with the law.
She explained, “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.”
She further cautioned voters against attempting to breach the system, highlighting that such actions would be considered electoral offenses.
Thanks to the biometric technology, facial features and fingerprints are recognized, ensuring the integrity of the voting process.
