The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, says the Ghana Police Service was professional and exercised restraint during the 2024 polls.<\/p>\n Speaking on JoyNews\u2019 Newsfile programme on Saturday, December 14, Mr. Braimah reflected on the challenges posed by the actions of some youth during the election period. <\/p>\n He emphasised that the decisions taken by the police prevented the escalation of chaos.<\/p>\n Mr. Braimah highlighted his initial concerns about the behavior of some youth, noting that their actions could have led to a volatile situation. <\/p>\n \u201cIt got to a point I was scared about the actions of the youth,\u201d he said. He explained that if the police had resorted to forceful measures such as tear gas or pepper spray, the situation could have resulted in chaos and a stampede. <\/p>\n \u201cAll that would have happened would have been unpleasant,\u201d he added, stressing the gravity of the potential consequences.<\/p>\n Despite the challenges, Mr. Braimah commended the police for their handling of the situation, particularly considering the scale of the election. <\/p>\n He noted that managing a national election is significantly more complex than handling a by-election, which involves only a few constituencies. <\/p>\n Given the large number of polling stations and constituencies involved, he described the police\u2019s approach as commendable and professional.<\/p>\n In his remarks, Mr. Braimah called for public appreciation of the police\u2019s efforts in ensuring a peaceful election. <\/p>\n \u201cThe police did a fantastic and professional job and must be commended,\u201d he stated. <\/p>\n His comments underscore the importance of security forces\u2019 role in maintaining peace and order during critical national events like elections.<\/p>\n KA<\/p>\n After the December 2024 polls, there have been security concerns across the country. Catch Etsey Atisu’s interview with security analyst, Adib Saani, on Election Desk on GhanaWeb TV below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Sulemana](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/149\/14952679.295.jpg\" "\\"Sulemana")
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of MFWA<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n