{"id":227423,"date":"2024-10-07T13:47:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/election-2024-were-prepared-for-potential-threats\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T13:47:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:47:22","slug":"election-2024-were-prepared-for-potential-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/election-2024-were-prepared-for-potential-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Election 2024: We&#8217;re prepared for potential threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has reaffirmed its crucial role in safeguarding national security, especially in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>The GIS has committed to remaining proactive and vigilant in neutralizing potential threats, particularly those that may emerge through Ghana\u2019s border towns.<\/p>\n<p>Kwame Asuah Takyi, the Comptroller-General of the GIS, emphasized that the rising instability in the West African sub-region poses significant risks to Ghana\u2019s peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>He underscored the importance of the GIS being fully prepared to tackle any challenges that could arise during the electoral period, urging the need for enhanced strategies to address potential security threats.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Management and Regional Commanders Conference in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, Takyi highlighted that the GIS\u2019s responsibilities extend beyond traditional border control. He noted that the service plays a vital role in contributing to the country\u2019s overall security framework, particularly during sensitive periods like elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 2024 elections pose a unique set of challenges with national security concerns at the forefront. It is important that the GIS, as a key stakeholder in national security remains proactive, vigilant, and prepared to mitigate potential risks, especially at the borders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On her part, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah, who urged the GIS to strengthen its cooperation with other security agencies to safeguard the territorial integrity of Ghana\u2019s borders to ensure a peaceful electoral process in the December 7 polls, further reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to making significant efforts to equip Ghana\u2019s security services with the necessary human resource and logistics to help fulfil their mandates.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has reaffirmed its crucial role in safeguarding national security, especially in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. 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