The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not permit officials from the National Security to be present during its presidential primary scheduled for January 31.
The party expressed confidence in the Ghana Police Service’s ability to provide security for the process.
In a statement signed by National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, the party emphasised that National Security operatives and other unauthorised entities will not be allowed at voting centres.
Furthermore, the NPP warned that it will not tolerate the presence of non-uniformed or plain-clothed security personnel, or any unauthorized individuals at voting centers, collation points, or any activities related to the primary.
This directive, according to the party, aims to protect the integrity of its internal democratic process and prevent any actions that could compromise the credibility of the election.
“We have information that some elements within the National Security have plans to deploy unauthorised operatives,” the party stated, describing any such move as a “deliberate and unlawful intrusion” with the potential to disrupt or manipulate the primary.
“The NPP will not hesitate to invoke all lawful remedies available to it to protect the integrity of this process,” the statement said, adding that any unauthorised presence would be “challenged and resisted within the bounds of the law”.
The statement added, “We expect the Ghana Police Service to enforce this directive strictly and without compromise,” the statement added, urging the police to ensure that only duly authorised and identifiable officers are deployed, in line with earlier assurances.
Below is the full statement
GHANA POLICE HAS EXCLUSIVE MANDATE TO SECURE NPP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY — NATIONAL SECURITY OPERATIVES MUST STAY AWAY
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), through the Presidential Elections Committee, has formally designated the Ghana Police Service as the only security institution responsible for providing security for the Party’s Presidential Primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Accordingly, the Party states unequivocally that it will not tolerate the presence, deployment, or activities of any non-uniformed, plain-clothed, or otherwise unauthorised security personnel deployed by National Security or any other institution at any voting centre, collation point, or any activity connected to the conduct of the primary.
We have information that some elements within the National Security have plans to deploy unauthorised operatives. Any attempt by National Security or any other unauthorised body to deploy operatives to the election will be treated as a deliberate and unlawful intrusion into the internal democratic processes of the Party, with the clear potential to disrupt or manipulate the election.
The NPP will not hesitate to invoke all lawful remedies available to it to protect the integrity of this process. Any unauthorised presence will be challenged and resisted within the bounds of the law.
The Ghana Police Service has so far shown enough capacity and professionalism. We, therefore, expect the Ghana Police Service to enforce this directive strictly and without compromise. The Police must ensure that only duly authorized and identifiable police officers are deployed throughout the exercise, in accordance with the assurances given.
SIGNED
Henry Nana Boakye
National Organizer, NPP
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
