The Commanding Officer of the Achiase Jungle Warfare School, Lt. Col. Jacob Codjoe, has issued a firm warning to individuals intending to disrupt peace during the December 7, 2024, elections.
He strongly advised against any attempts to incite violence, stressing that the military is fully prepared to act decisively to maintain law and order.
Speaking in a video shared on social media, Lt. Col. Codjoe emphasized that his unit would deploy all lawful means to ensure the electoral process remains peaceful.
“I am telling you here that I will come in this December 7 only within the Akyemansa enclave when the Police tell me they cannot handle the situation. And when I come, I will not talk. I will beat you and the hell out of you. I always want people to try me, so those seated here, any of you can try me on that day or any of my men on that day.
He urged voters to conduct themselves responsibly, advising them to vote, return home, and only come back for the counting of votes.
“When you go to the polling station, just cast your vote, go home and sleep. When it is 5 pm, come, and they will tell you where to stand. They will count for you, if you win, clap and go home. Then you will not have any problem with me and my people. We are not going to sit down for just two or three people to distort the peace that Ghana is enjoying.”
“We have a duty as religious heads, as security heads, as family heads and as individuals to protect the good things we have as a country. And the only good thing we have as a country now is the peace we are enjoying because, with peace, everything can go on.”
Lt. Col. Codjoe underscored the importance of peace, calling it Ghana’s most critical asset. He reminded citizens of their shared responsibility to preserve stability, urging all to prioritize harmony over conflict.
“If we distort it now, nothing can go on. See, you will be hungry more than me, and it is a fact. Because when there is war, I will still feed; I will get food from everyone because I will come and beat you and collect your food, and I will feed, and it is a fact. I am hungry; you think if I see food with you and I have a weapon, I will not kill you and take it?
“I will do, and so it means that you will suffer more than me. But I don’t want you to suffer, so I will beat the hell out of you. So please, if you want us to continue to live in peace so that we can come around and be talking to you and be happy with you, then this election, let’s maintain the peace that we are enjoying.”
He concluded with a caution about the grave consequences of violence, emphasizing the hardships and instability it brings, while reaffirming the military’s readiness to protect Ghana’s peace throughout the electoral process.