The Electoral Commission has urged the police to conduct an in-depth investigation into the incident involving a man arrested with a Biometric Verification Device (BVD) in Nsawam.
In a statement, Ghana’s electoral governing body further stated that the police should also uncover how the device was obtained and ensure safety in the 2024 elections.
“The Commission urges the Police to do everything in their power to unravel the circumstances surrounding the BVD that was found in the possession of the person arrested on Friday.
“The Commission stands in readiness to work with the Police in its investigations,” the statement assured.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service also in a statement earlier says it has informed the EC of the arrest and invited them to establish whether or not the device belongs to them.
According to the police, the suspect is in Police custody assisting in the investigation.
“As the investigation into this incident continues, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders for their continuous support to ensure security, law, and order during this election period and beyond”, the statement concluded.
Below is the full statement
source: www.kumasimail.com
