Deputy I.T Director of the New Patriotic Party, Stephen Forson has touted the sudden reconsideration of the use of indelible link for voting in elections as a means to sustain peace amongst the respective political parties.
Issues regarding the use of indelible ink date back to December 2023, when the Electoral Commission of Ghana announced the exclusion of the semi-permanent dye in the voting process.
In an interview on Happy 98.9FM’s Happy Morning Show, with host Sefah-Danquah, the NPP official explained that indelible ink has outlived its relevance in the election process but must still be used to keep the opposition under control. “It is very obvious that the indelible ink has outlived its relevance in the election process. The EC realizing this, announced that we have no need for it in this era but since it did not sit well with the NDC, that decision had to be reconsidered.”
He added that due to technology, biometric verification devices have been introduced for a much easier, quicker and seamless electoral process but that is yet to be fully embraced by Ghanaians. “The reconsideration of the indelible ink is a peace move; the world is moving forward but Ghanaians are refusing to move forward; BVDs will cut cost as compared to the money being used to purchase indelible ink for elections not yo forget the health hazards associated with this old method of voting.”
The EC, on Monday announced the continuous use of indelible ink in this year’s election.
Deputy Electoral Commissioner in Charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, reportedly said that the EC has chosen to listen to the concerns of Ghanaians and has aborted the plans to scrap the use of indelible ink in the crucial polls this year.
