The Electoral Commission of Ghana has moved to address concerns surrounding the security of their Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) following the circulation of a memo titled “Return of biometric verification devices.”
The memo, dated Thursday, March 7, instructed regional offices to return all outstanding BVDs to the head office. However, the Commission clarified that this was a routine communication aimed at maintaining accountability and proper inventory of electoral equipment, including BVDs.
Contrary to rumors circulating on social media, the Commission stated that there have been no thefts of BVDs from their stores. The only items stolen were five laptops, which are separate from the BVDs and do not impact the integrity of elections.
Highlighting the sophisticated security features of the BVDs, the Commission assured the public that they cannot be utilized to compromise the integrity of elections without proper activation within the Commission’s electoral framework.
Emphasizing its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, the Commission urged the public and stakeholders to disseminate information accurately and responsibly to prevent the spread of unverified speculations that could undermine public trust in the democratic process.
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