{
  "id": 14204951,
  "title": "Ghana must not rush into electronic voting - EC Deputy Chair cautions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ghana-must-not-rush-into-electronic-voting-ec-deputy-chair-cautions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:15:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/ghana-must-not-rush-into-electronic-voting-ec-deputy-chair-cautions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in Ghana, has cautioned against the rush to introduce electronic voting. Asamoah emphasized that any new technology must be compatible with Ghana's laws, political environment, and current voting system. He urged the country to focus on improving existing technologies before adopting new ones. Asamoah pointed to the nation's transition from manually compiled voters' registers to biometric voter registration and biometric verification as proof of progress. However, he stressed that this advancement should not automatically lead to a full switch to electronic voting. According to Asamoah, electoral technologies must be evaluated against the legal and political context of the country adopting them. Currently, Ghana employs biometric technology for voter registration and verification, with voters selecting their preferred candidates on paper ballots. The Deputy Chairperson noted that this system has been tested over multiple electoral cycles, serving as a solid foundation for future enhancements. He highlighted that the existing system is already proven and should be used as a basis for further improvements. Asamoah did not rule out possible advancements but emphasized that any changes should be communicated to the public and implemented with the involvement of stakeholders. He advocated for gradual modernisation of electoral processes rather than a rapid shift to electronic ballot casting. At present, the Electoral Commission has not announced any formal decision regarding the introduction or rejection of electronic voting.",
  "summary": "Newly sworn-in Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, has cautioned against the hurried introduction of electronic voting in Ghana, arguing that electoral technology must be compatible with the country's voting system.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Chair Joseph Kwaku Asamoah warns against rushed adoption of electronic voting in Ghana.",
    "Asamoah advocates gradual modernization, not immediate shift to electronic voting."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/what-to-know-about-43-year-old-new-deputy-ec-chair-emelia-afi-agbenyo",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:44:57.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}