The Commander Rear of the 66 Artillery Regiment of Volta Barracks and Oti in the Ghana Armed Forces, LT COL JD Ibrahim, has affirmed the commitment of his personnel to collaborate with the Ghana Police Service to ensure a peaceful electoral process in 2024.
Speaking at the 2023 West Africa Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA) held at the 66 Artillery Regiment at Volta Barracks, LT Col Ibrahim emphasized the importance of security agencies working together to safeguard the integrity of elections.
The meeting included the national election security task force, chaired by the Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa.
LT COL JD Ibrahim assured that the security agencies, in collaboration with the GAF and other relevant bodies, would diligently work to ensure the 2024 elections remain peaceful and free from incidents.
While clarifying that the military wouldn’t play a direct role in election security, LT COL JD Ibrahim affirmed their preparedness to assist the Police if called upon.
Looking ahead to the 2024 elections, LT COL JD Ibrahim outlined the Armed Forces’ role as being in the background, providing support to the Police and other security services. He assured that the military would be ready to act as necessary when called upon, aligning their actions with constitutional mandates.
The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, as the guest of honour, expressed his belief that the Regiment, led by Commander Rear LT COL JD Ibrahim, should remain politically neutral and professional as the country approaches next year’s election.
He pledged the Regional Coordinating Council’s support for the military in the discharge of their duties in the Volta Region.