Ghana Electoral Commission Addresses IT System Security Concerns Amid NDC Allegations
NDC Raises Concerns Over Voter Transfers, EC Invites Evidence
Accra, Ghana – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has moved to address concerns over potential vulnerabilities in its IT system, following allegations raised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa, emphasized the robust security measures in place to safeguard the electoral process. “Our IT system is designed to detect and prevent unauthorized access,” a Commission spokesperson added.
The EC acknowledged a recent incident in Pusiga, where an officer exploited vulnerabilities to undertake 38 unauthorized voter transfers. However, swift action was taken, and the unauthorized transfers were reversed.
Despite this, the NDC has raised concerns over alleged irregularities, including illicit voter additions and untraceable voter transfers. The opposition party claims that 243,540 voters were improperly added to the 2024 electoral roll, 3,957 registered voters were deleted, and 2,094 voters were transferred without being listed in the Absent Voter List.
The EC maintains its IT system remains secure and has invited the NDC to provide evidence of claimed discrepancies. The EC’s Voter Management System (VMS) retains all data, ensuring accountability.
“The EC is committed to a transparent and credible electoral process,” the spokesperson reassured.
Quote: “Our IT system is designed to detect and prevent unauthorized access.” – EC spokesperson.
