{"id":261844,"date":"2024-12-06T21:44:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T21:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/06\/interior-ministry-closes-land-borders-ahead-of-elections\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T21:44:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T21:44:09","slug":"interior-ministry-closes-land-borders-ahead-of-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/06\/interior-ministry-closes-land-borders-ahead-of-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior Ministry Closes Land Borders Ahead Of Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a move to ensure the integrity of the December 7 general elections, the Ministry of the Interior has ordered the temporary closure of all land borders, effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The closure, which will last until 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, is part of a broader effort to maintain peace and stability during the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>This development comes on the heels of a peace pact signed by political parties and their presidential candidates, committing to peaceful elections.<\/p>\n<p>The pact, signed on December 5, 2024, aims to promote a stable environment during the elections and emphasizes the importance of accepting the results of the polls.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry\u2019s decision to close the land borders is a precautionary measure to prevent any potential security threats or disruptions to the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>The closure will be enforced by State Security Agencies, and citizens and travelers are urged to cooperate with the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The temporary closure of land borders is not unprecedented in Ghana. In the past, similar measures had been taken to ensure the smooth conduct of elections.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry\u2019s move is a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to maintaining peace and stability during this critical period.<\/p>\n<p>As Ghana prepares to go to the polls, the international community is watching with keen interest.<\/p>\n<p>The country has a reputation for conducting peaceful and credible elections, and the Ministry\u2019s efforts to ensure the integrity of the process are a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of the Interior has urged all citizens and travelers to cooperate with the State Security Agencies enforcing the temporary closure of land borders.<\/p>\n<p>The closure is a necessary measure to ensure the peaceful conduct of the elections, and the Ministry is confident that it will contribute to a successful and credible electoral process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a move to ensure the integrity of the December 7 general elections, the Ministry of the Interior has ordered the temporary closure of all land borders, effective immediately. 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