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Biometric machines likely to breakdown on Election day – CODEO
According to the group, it observed during the just ended voter verification exercise, that the machines failed to function in about 6% of exhibition centers it monitored.
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“CODEO Observers reported seeing biometric verification devices (BVDs) in nearly all (99%) exhibition centers observed. The BVDs, however, could not function properly in about 6% of exhibition centers observed. Where the equipment functioned properly, some registered voters who showed up at some centers (8%) could not be verified biometrically,” a statement signed by National Coordinator, Albert Arhin of CODEO stated.
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CODEO has therefore called on the Electoral Commission to come out with modalities it will use to deal with the issue, as there will be much pressure on the verification machines on Election day.
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“The Electoral Commission should, as a matter of necessity, identify all malfunctioning equipment and ascertain the reasons for the malfunctioning to help address possible equipment failure on Election Day. The Electoral Commission should clearly identify, outline and or publicize the modalities for dealing with the potential cases of biometric verification failures to reduce possible tension associated with turning eligible voters away on Election Day because of verification failures,” the statement said.
The group has however given the following recommendations:
- The Electoral Commission should undertake an accessibility audit of all polling stations to be used in the December 7 polls and take steps to address challenges associated with siting of polling stations to help improve accessibility to persons with disabilities and the elderly, among others.
- The Electoral Commission should improve its sidelines to, and training of, temporary officials regarding accreditation and access to exhibition centers/polling stations to avoid situations where duly accredited observers are turned away by such officials.
- The EC should also ensure that its officials stick to guidelines and regulations governing the conduct of such exercises, in particular time for opening and closing of centers.
- CODEO reiterates its call on the EC and the NCCE to deepen collaborative efforts in support of civic and voter education.
- Finally,political parties must recognize the role of exhibition exercises and the responsibility they have in ensuring a credible voter register, and improve their particpation in future exhibition exercises.
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