The Minister took to his Facebook page on Saturday, July 5, 2025, revealing that the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, has been placed under the protection of the Ghana Police Service.
His response followed commentary made on social media regarding the withdrawal of military protection for the EC Chair.
According to him, placing her under police protection will now lead to safeguarding the EC chair.
He stressed that the Police Service has the specialized mandate and training for internal security and should therefore act as the primary force protecting public officials such as Mrs. Mensa.
“The Ghana Police has enough personnel trained for peacekeeping and law enforcement,” he wrote.
He added that military intervention or protection for the EC should remain a last resort.
“The Electoral Commission Ghana Chairperson, Jean Mensa, has been provided with protection by the Ghana Police Service, following the withdrawal of military protection.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
