EC's Decision To Abandon Indelible Ink Will Jeopardize Our Electoral System - AFAG

Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has waded into the decision by the electoral commission to abandon the use of indelible ink in elections.

Indelible ink, is a semi-permanent dye traditionally applied to voters’ fingers to signify the exercise of their franchise and prevent instances of double voting.

EC Chair Jean Mensa announced the decision at a press conference ahead of the December 19 district-level election. She explained that the move is part of the Commission’s efforts to enhance the electoral process and establish a robust identification system.

Madam Mensa stated, “The issue of indelible ink, the question is when we were not doing biometric, we were basically using your face, your card. We look at your face and we say this picture looks like you.”

She emphasized that the adoption of biometric technology has made it challenging for individuals to vote more than once. Once a voter has been verified and cast their vote, the system registers the information, preventing any attempts at double voting.

But Vice Chairman for AFAG, Henry Asante speaking on the Ama Ghana Morning Show on Time FM 97.7Mhz, Friday, 12/01/2024 said the decision by the EC will jeopardize Ghana’s electoral system.

“I don’t agree with EC’s decision. Ghana is a third-world country. We have not reached the stage to stop using indelible ink for elections,” Mr Asante said.

He stressed that stopping the use of the indelible ink cannot curb double voting.

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