President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure the responsible use of technology to improve the reliability and accessibility of Ghana’s electoral processes.
He said the use of technology must be supported by proper testing, appropriate safeguards and clear communication to the public to ensure that it strengthens the electoral system.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Joseph Kwaku Asamoah and Emilia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, President Mahama stressed the need for careful planning and effective systems to support credible elections.
“Technology should improve the reliability and accessibility of our electoral processes. Proper testing, appropriate safeguards, and clear communication to the public must support its use,” he said.
The President also emphasised the importance of inclusion in electoral arrangements, urging the Commission to ensure that persons with disabilities, older citizens, women, young people and eligible voters in remote communities can participate in elections with dignity and confidence.
He noted that credible elections require sustained preparation, accurate record-keeping, well-trained officials, reliable logistics, secure systems and careful resource management, all of which demand attention long before polling day.
President Mahama urged the new Deputy Chairpersons to work with fellow Commissioners and the Commission’s staff to promote professionalism, strengthen institutional systems and ensure that problems are identified and resolved promptly.
He reaffirmed that his government would support the Electoral Commission in carrying out its mandate while respecting its independence.
