The police says they will deal with trouble makers
The Ghana Police Service has issued a strong warning to so-called “macho men” ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary.
They have cautioned that any form of violence or misconduct at polling centres will be dealt with swiftly.
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Speaking on security arrangements ahead of the polls on Friday, January 30, 2026, a police official stressed that the election is not a contest of strength or intimidation but a democratic exercise that requires calm and order.
He assured the public that adequate measures have been put in place to protect voters and electoral processes.
“They have huge shoulders, so they call themselves macho men. The election is not between macho people; it’s between five contestants. Whether one of them is macho or not, I can’t speak to that.
“So, our duty is simple, we go and make sure that people who are coming to vote are protected, media is protected, police are protected, electoral officers are protected, electoral material is protected, everybody comes around and go home freely,” he said.
The police further warned individuals who may attempt to loiter around polling centres under the guise of monitoring the process, stating that such conduct would not be tolerated if it disrupts the exercise.
“If you want to stay and observe, you can stand at a distance. If you are a macho man, go to the gym and go and lift weights. The election is not for macho people… Tomorrow is not a day for macho men so if you come and you misbehave; you’ll be arrested and now the IGP has reiterated that when one of you is arrested, don’t call him,” they warned.
The Police Service also appealed to supporters of the various contestants to conduct themselves lawfully, warning against engaging in criminal acts in the name of political loyalty.
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“…Those who are going for the polls, they are not fighting. The one who is down there, you want to go and kill for, they don’t know you so when you are incarcerated, they will not come. In fact, they don’t know you exist. So avoid engaging in any criminalities,” the police added.
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