Reconsider Your Decision To Quit The Use Of Indelible Ink In Elections - CODEO To EC

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The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has put forth a significant recommendation, advising the Electoral Commission (EC) to reassess its choice to eliminate the use of indelible ink from the forthcoming 2024 elections. Albert Arhin, the National Coordinator of CODEO, emphasized that while Ghana could potentially manage without indelible ink, it would be prudent to maintain it as an auxiliary measure in the event of any potential failure in the biometric verification system.

Related To This: Minority Alleges Constitutional Breach As EC Abandons Indelible Ink In Elections

In a statement reflecting the organization's position, Albert Arhin conveyed that although Ghana's voting process could technically operate without the use of indelible ink, it should be retained as a safety net to address potential breakdowns in the biometric machinery, citing the possibility of DVD malfunctions that could disrupt the process.

This perspective aligns with the consistent emphasis from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the retention of the indelible ink as an integral part of the electoral verification process. Mr. Arhin highlighted the potential apprehension within the NDC, emphasizing the significance of utilizing the indelible ink as a backup mechanism, particularly in scenarios where technical malfunctions occur, rendering the biometric verification process ineffective.

In light of these considerations, he urged the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision and, if feasible, reinstate the use of indelible ink as a complementary measure for the upcoming electoral processes.

Related To This: CODEO Expresses Disappointment With ECs Handling of District Level Elections

The EC's earlier announcement on December 18, 2023, signaled the exclusion of indelible ink in the 2024 elections and subsequent electoral exercises, with the Commission's Chair, Jean Mensa, articulating this as a step to enhance the electoral framework and ensure a robust identification system.

Subsequently, the Minority in Parliament expressed concerns, contending that the EC's decision to abolish the use of indelible ink for public elections constituted a violation of the 1992 Constitution.

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