Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stressed the necessity of keeping the military away from polling stations during the upcoming December 7 general elections.
He disclosed plans to engage with the President, political party flagbearers, security services, and other stakeholders to ensure the elections are conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner.
In his opening remarks in Parliament on Tuesday, June 11, Bagbin asserted that the military should only be present at polling or voting centres if they are specifically called upon to manage a situation.
“We don’t want to see [the] military during the election.
When there is a need to call them, they will be called, but they should not be at polling or voting centres.
“Honourable members, the clergy and notable civil society leaders will be actively involved.
The signs and signals of happiness in the country are not those of assurance and hope.”