2024 Election: No Military Officer Will Be Stationed At Any Polling Station- GAF
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that there won’t be any military personnel at polling stations across the country on December 7, 2024.
In a press statement, it noted that the primary responsibility for election security will be left to the Ghana Police Service (GPS).
At the same time, it assured that military deployment would take place only at the request of the GPS.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining national security and peace during this critical democratic exercise, GAF wishes to reiterate that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station. GAF’s presence will be limited to standby support, with the primary responsibility for election security remaining with the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The military will only be deployed upon request by the GPS.”
This measure is aimed at allaying fears of intimidation.
The GAF further encouraged the public to report any military personnel, individual(s) identifying themselves as GAF personnel, or any individual(s) wearing military-patterned attire/accoutrements found at any polling station to the nearest Police Station or call the following GPS toll free numbers: 18555 or 0800 311 311.
“This will ensure that appropriate action is taken against such individuals or groups in order to maintain security as well as the integrity of the election process.”
It added, “GAF wishes to encourage all Ghanaians to exercise their civic rights responsibly, cooperate with security personnel and refrain from any acts that could disrupt the peace. GAF reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the stability and sovereignty of the nation whilst protecting the integrity of the election process.”
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
