In a surprising turn of events, a video featuring a member of the Electoral Commission (EC) governing board leading a prayer session has gone viral on social media platforms.
The footage depicts the board member fervently praying for divine intervention to resolve technical hurdles encountered during the ongoing limited registration exercise.
In the video, the EC official is seen earnestly invoking blessings upon the registration equipment and praying for seamless connectivity, evidently acknowledging the technical difficulties plaguing the registration process. With hands clasped and heads bowed, participants join in the prayer, seeking divine assistance to overcome the challenges hindering the smooth conduct of the exercise.
The emergence of this video has sparked widespread discussion and speculation regarding the state of affairs within the EC and the efficacy of relying on religious intervention to address technical issues. While some view the prayer as a symbol of faith and hope in the face of adversity, others question the appropriateness of seeking divine intervention for practical challenges in a secular institution tasked with electoral matters.
Commentators have also raised concerns about the impact of technical glitches on voter registration and the integrity of the electoral process. With the registration exercise being a crucial step in the lead-up to elections, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of registration equipment is paramount to upholding democratic principles and facilitating voter participation.
The 21-day exercise is aimed at registering persons who have turned 18 and others who have not previously registered to vote. It is being conducted across 1,053 registration centres, including 268 district offices of the EC and 785 additional centres in hard-to-reach areas.
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SAD REALITY!
EC governing board member seen praying for machines and connectivity, asking for divine intervention for technical challenges in the on-going limited registration exercise.Reminds me of Otabil and Duncan Williams🤔 pic.twitter.com/mgrGoRgswf
— roland walker👣 (@rowalkerghana) May 8, 2024
