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The 2024 elections in Ghana have been marred by widespread reports of missing voter names and malfunctioning biometric verification devices (BVDs), causing significant delays and frustration among voters nationwide.
In several polling stations, registered voters found their names absent from the electoral register, sparking confusion and concerns about potential disenfranchisement.
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At the Old Library polling station in the Ledzokuku Constituency, Greater Accra Region, tensions flared as voters protested the alleged omission of names from the register. Similar challenges were reported at the Faith Academy polling station in the same constituency, where voting was entirely delayed due to malfunctioning BVDs. In Tamale Central’s Presby Church Dakpema polling station, delays in the start of voting were compounded by technical issues with the BVD machines, further aggravating an already anxious crowd. The Wulensi polling station also reported interruptions caused by device malfunctions, disrupting the voting process.
The Ablekuma Central Constituency faced its own challenges, with concerns raised over the accuracy of the voter register despite expectations of rigorous verification before Election Day. Frustrated voters expressed fears of being disenfranchised, but polling officials assured them that efforts were underway to rectify the technical and administrative glitches.
As the election unfolds, these challenges highlight ongoing concerns about the reliability of Ghana’s electoral systems and the need for swift, effective interventions to safeguard the integrity of the voting process and maintain public trust in the democratic exercise.
