The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has reaffirmed the commitment of the police and other security agencies to collaborate with the Electoral Commission (EC) and all stakeholders to ensure peaceful elections in December this year.
He emphasized that the police will closely collaborate with the EC to address all security concerns ahead of the elections.
“We’re here to listen to you to know the concerns that you have in the area of security ahead of the elections, so we position ourselves to resolve all of them.
“Already, the national election security task force is working with all relevant stakeholders and we will continue to do more to ensure that our country continues to remain peaceful before, during and after the polls. So we are here to assure you that we will address all your security concerns ahead of the polls,” the IGP gave the assurance during a meeting with the Election Management Body (EMB) at the EC headquarters on Thursday.
In response, Madam Jean Mensa, the EC chair, commended the proactive approach taken by the IGP and the police leadership towards the upcoming elections. She expressed confidence that their approach would instill confidence among all stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the Centre for Democratic Development has lauded the IGP for his handling of recent by-elections in the country since assuming office.
“The IGP established the Election Security Task Force and did a good show in all the by-elections that we have had, unlike Chereponi, Asankragwa, and the other places. In all the by-elections that we have had in this era, we have not had any serious issues around them.
“So I think the experiments by the Election Security Task Force will carry us through the main elections,” The Programs Manager for CDD-Ghana, Mr. Paul Aborampah Mensah, told Accra-based Starr FM.