In preparation for the December 7 elections, visually impaired voters in the Ahafo region have undergone training to learn how to properly use the Tactile Jacket, a device provided by the Electoral Commission (EC) to assist them in voting.

The Asunafo North Municipal Director of the EC, Mr. Gideon Yeboah, explained that the training aimed to educate first-time voters in particular on how to effectively use the Tactile Jacket, ensuring they can vote properly on Election Day.

The EC’s Municipal Directorate organized the session, which also provided important information on the voting process to help the participants navigate the election system.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Goaso, the regional capital, Mr. Yeboah urged caregivers to assist the visually impaired voters and accompany them to the polling stations on Election Day to ensure they vote promptly.

By using the Tactile Jacket, visually impaired voters will be able to identify and select their preferred candidates with ease.

“We are assuring them of the availability of the tactile ballot to enable them to cast their votes for their chosen candidates,” Mr. Yeboah stated.

Ahafo Regional Secretary of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU), Mr. Kwaku Atibilla, thanked the EC for the training initiative and urged the Commission to make sure the Tactile Jackets are accessible at all polling stations in the region, ensuring no voter is excluded.