Earlier this morning at the Ajumako Bisease polling station in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Constituency, a visually impaired voter experienced both frustration while trying to cast his ballot in the 2024 general elections at the Osanadze Bantoma Anglican Primary School B.

The man, who was being assisted by a polling agent, encountered repeated failures with the Biometric Verification Device (BVD), which refused to recognize his fingerprints. Despite numerous attempts, the device rejected his identity, leaving both the voter and election officials at a loss.

After several failed tries, the polling agent informed the voter that he had been rejected multiple times. However, the man, undeterred, refused to accept defeat. “I want to be accepted, not rejected! Please, let me try again,” he insisted.

In a surprising twist, the voter decided to give his little finger a try. To everyone’s astonishment, the BVD instantly recognized the fingerprint, and the man was finally verified.

“After so many tries, I thought I might as well try my little finger. I couldn’t believe it when it worked,” the voter said with a broad smile, clearly relieved.

While the situation was frustrating at the time, it served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of technology and the ingenuity required to overcome challenges.

With the verification successfully completed, the man was able to cast his vote, exercising his right to participate in the democratic process.

Election officials commended the voter for his patience and perseverance. “This is a testament to the resilience of our voters. It also underscores the need to ensure that our technology is accessible to everyone,” said one of the officials.

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