The Ghana Police Service has indicated that the December 7, 2024, polls will be held devoid of military intervention.
According to him, the Ghana Police Service, together with its sister institutions, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prisons Service, etc., is poised to spearhead the elections without employing the services of the military.
“It’s going to be only the police, the prisons, fire, and then immigration, they are going to conduct the elections. These institutions are going to support us.
“It is our baby. It is the baby of the police but we are bringing in our sister security to assist,” he said.
Additionally, he said political parties in the country have declared their willingness to cooperate with the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies in ensuring a violence free election in the upcoming 2024 polls.
Speaking in an interaction with JoyNews, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Prince Gabriel Waabu, revealed the Ghana Police service has held various engagements with the political parties who have pledged to play by the rules.
Asked about the relationship between the Ghana Police Service and political parties he said: “We have this rapport and we are engaging them one-on-one. We know with their assistance it would be a perfect thing.
“[We had a one-on-one kind of invitation. It was cordial. Very cooperative and they are going to play by the rules,” he said.
He, however, entreated political parties to talk to their followers and ensure that they eschew insults in their comments especially during the electioneering period.
He believes that if these are adhered to, “we would have a very beautiful election this year.”