Fred Tetteh, Deputy Head of Research at the Electoral Commission (EC), has reaffirmed the use of indelible ink during the December elections to safeguard the integrity of the voting process.
This assurance comes in response to concerns raised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over allegations of substandard ink being used in previous exercises, which they claim was easily removable.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle, Mr. Tetteh emphasized the importance of vigilance during the voting process. He urged voters to ensure their ballot papers are validated by checking for a stamp at the top corner of the back before casting their votes.
“We’re using indelible ink, and every voter will mark their little finger. Before receiving your presidential ballot, ensure the issuer has validated it,” he advised.
Additionally, he highlighted the EC’s commitment to maintaining hygiene at polling stations. Voters were encouraged to use sanitized tissues to clean their fingers after applying the ink to prevent accidental smudges on ballot papers.
These measures aim to enhance transparency, boost voter confidence, and ensure a credible election process. “Make sure the tissue provided is used properly to avoid staining your ballot paper,” he added.