Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasized the necessity of keeping the military away from polling stations in the upcoming December 7 general elections.
Bagbin announced plans to engage with the President, political party flagbearers, security services, and other stakeholders to implement measures ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.
In his opening remarks in Parliament on Tuesday, June 11, Bagbin stressed that the military should not be present at polling or voting centres unless summoned to address specific situations.
“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.”
Under the National Elections Security Taskforce Architecture, The Ghana Police Service works with all other security services including the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure peace, security, law and order, before, during and after elections.
According to the Ghana Police Service, the approach to the 2024 general elections will be no different.