George Akuffo Dampare<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, has urged political parties to remain calm and focused, emphasizing that Ghana is preparing for elections, not war.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Police and Political Parties\u2019 engagement in Accra, IGP Dampare sought to reassure stakeholders of the police\u2019s commitment to ensuring peace and security during the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n
Call for Calm<\/strong><\/p>\nGeorge Akuffo Dampare began by urging all parties to remain calm, stating, \u201cLet us all calm down. This is an election, and after the election, there is life. After life, there is death. War will tire and phase out, and another set of people will come, and we will be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n
Appreciation for Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\nThe IGP expressed gratitude to political parties for their trust and confidence in the police, particularly during internal elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe commend you all for such a feat, where you ceded the fullness of security to us and gave us the assurance that even if anybody from your party shows up and considers himself or herself as a security person, we should have the person arrested and dealt with.\u201d<\/p>\n
Security Measures<\/strong><\/p>\nThe IGP assured that the police will deal decisively with any individuals attempting to disrupt the elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll be waiting for them. If you want to vote, then submit yourself to the police. We\u2019ll deal with you by the law.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commendation for Peaceful Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\nThe IGP also praised political leaders and presidential candidates for conducting themselves peacefully during the campaigning process.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo far, with a few pockets of incidents, we haven\u2019t had anything that is beyond control in terms of maintenance of our voter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commitment to Peace<\/strong><\/p>\nDampare reaffirmed the police\u2019s commitment to ensuring peace, security, law, and order.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere we need to engage, we will engage. Where we need to de-escalate, we will de-escalate. But where we need to be merciless, when it comes to the application of law, within the context of the rule of law, we will.\u201d<\/p>\n
Message to Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\nThe IGP concluded by emphasizing Ghana\u2019s capability to manage its affairs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe pray that the rest of the period for campaigning will bear with us, for us to walk through this successfully. And be able to show to the world that indeed, black lives matter. That Ghana is capable of managing its affairs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThe 2024 general elections are scheduled for December 7th, with tensions rising among political parties.<\/p>\n
The Police and Political Party\u2019s engagement aimed to address concerns and outline security measures for the elections.<\/p>\n
BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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