The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has expressed the preparedness of the service to manage security in the country before, during, and after the upcoming December 7 general elections.
The IGP stated that the GPS will, in collaboration with other security agencies under the National Election Security Task Force, ensure violence-free elections.
He gave this assurance while speaking at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Thursday, July 4, during an engagement with the eminent group formed by the Christian Council of Ghana.
He said the service has consistently used a proactive approach by treating local elections with national importance in maintaining security.
He also assured the public that the police will maintain professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
“We have been ready for years because we have institutionalised and mainstreamed election security for the first time in the history of this country. Elections are not seen as events but as a process in a cycle where the end of one is the beginning of another.”
“All the elections for the past almost three years, including internal elections of the parties, the selection of parliamentary candidates, and presidential candidates, have been historically secure. This is an indication of our readiness, working in concert with security forces and more importantly, with patriotic Ghanaians who want to see the country remain at peace.”
“For the 2024 elections, we are ensuring a clear de-escalation mindset amid confusion and agitations. We need to be professional and ensure that we settle issues among the conflicting parties in a way that unites them,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
