There Is No Theft of Biometric Verification Devices - EC Clarifies
The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that there has not been any theft of Biometric Verification Devices of the Commission as purported by some persons within the political space.
In a presser dated 22nd March, 2024, the EC stated categorically that their stores have not fallen short of any Biometric verification Device (BVD).
It will be recalled that the minority in Parliament, through the leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson alleged that there were some seven missing BVDs from the office of the Electoral Commission; a situation they claim will have a major consequence on the validity and fairness of the upcoming December elections.
The Electoral Commission has clarified the allegation by stating that, "this press statement is to clarify concerns that have emerged from a circulating memo about our Biometric Verification Device (BVD) following the 2023 District Level Elections (DLE). The memo titled 'return of Biometric verification devices' was signed by the Deputy Chairman of Operations."
The EC continued to add that, "first and foremost, it is imperative to address and dispel the rumors of alleged BVD thefts, which have been misconstrued by the circulation of a memo intended for internal asset reconciliation. The fact of the matter is, there have been no thefts of BVDs from the Electoral Commission's stores. The only items stolen are five (5) laptops, which, as previously clarified, are separate from the BVDs and do not possess the capability to affect the integrity or outcome for the elections."
According to the Electoral Commission, the memo, which was widely spread on social media, was a routine communication aimed at ensuring accountability and ensure the return of all electoral equipment’s, including BVDs to the commissions custody.
The EC added that, the routine memo underscores the commission’s rigorous asset management system, designed to maintain a transparent and accountable inventory of all EC's assets.
In assuring Ghanaians, the Electoral Commission emphasised that, there is no way the Commission will engage in actions or inactions that will compromise the integrity of the upcoming elections.
The Commission advised the general public against the misinterpretation of information the Commission puts in the public space which tends to create fear and raises doubts with the operations of the Commission.
In concluding, the Commission pledged to work hard to deliver a free, fair and transparent elections come December 2024.
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