The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over what it perceives as a breach of the 1992 Constitution by the Electoral Commission (EC) due to its decision to discontinue the use of indelible ink in public elections.
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During a parliamentary debate, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, asserted that the removal of indelible ink contradicts the constitutional requirement for the smooth conduct of elections, citing Article 51 as crucial. He emphasized that the use of indelible ink is an integral part of the regulations outlined in the constitutional instrument for the effective performance of the Electoral Commission's functions.
Dafeamekpor argued that indelible ink serves the purpose of distinguishing individuals who have voted from those yet to cast their ballots, and its elimination may lead to identification challenges during elections.
He urged the EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa, to focus on measures that enhance the electoral process rather than introducing changes that raise suspicions among voters. Dafeamekpor criticized the administrative decision to deviate from established protocols, emphasizing the importance of adhering to constitutional regulations.
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On December 18, the EC announced the abandonment of indelible ink for the district-level elections and subsequent polls, citing it as part of measures to improve the electoral process and establish a robust identification system. However, instances such as the refusal of an identical twin to vote due to the biometric system's confusion were reported, prompting renewed concerns about the efficacy of the new approach.
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