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A Facebook post shared by user Krobea Kwabena Asante claims that NDC agents in the Ashanti Region have been given devices to interfere with the EC system. The post alleges that this is a scheme to agitate voters and reduce turnout in some regions.
The post has received over 400 likes, 34 comments, and 115 shares, with significant engagement showing its reach and influence during the elections. Some Facebook users in the comments called for a police investigation into the alleged interference.
During the election period, such posts have the potential to misinform and influence voters, potentially leading to confusion or unrest. Following this, CitiVerify undertook a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts and provide clarity.
Verification
Checks by CitiVerify show that the device in question is a mechanical counter, not an interference tool. This counter is used by party agents to tally the number of voters who have cast their ballots.
Instead of manually marking tallies or relying on a phone, which could run out of battery, agents click the counter each time a voter is issued a ballot or verified.
This process ensures accurate reconciliation of votes against the total recorded by the Biometric Verification Device (BVD) or the Name Reference List at the end of the voting process.
Such devices are sold on various shopping websites including Amazon.
Conclusion
It is False that NDC agents in the Ashanti Region are using devices to interfere with the voting process. The devices in question are simply mechanical counters used to tally the number of voters who have cast their ballots.
