President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that eligible voters in remote communities can participate in elections with dignity and confidence.
He said electoral participation must be accessible to all eligible citizens, including those who face physical, social or communication barriers.
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 practical measures to make the electoral process inclusive.
He urged the Commission to ensure that persons with disabilities, older citizens, women, young people and eligible voters in remote communities are able to participate fully in electoral processes.
“The quality of an electoral system is measured partly by how effectively it serves citizens who might otherwise have been left behind,” he said.
President Mahama also called for the responsible use of technology to improve the reliability and accessibility of elections, emphasising that its deployment must be supported by proper testing, appropriate safeguards and clear communication to the public.
He urged the new Deputy Chairpersons to work towards strengthening the Commission’s systems and ensuring that all eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote without unnecessary barriers.
