Election 2024: Soldiers Deployed in Designated Locations
Military officers have been deployed to designated locations across the country, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced.
They have been deployed alongside personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS).
“The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) wishes to inform the public that the deployment of its personnel to designated locations in support of the Ghana Police Service for the peaceful conduct of the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections is ongoing,” it said in a statement.
The public has thus been urged to relax when they see the soldiers in their localities.
“The public is therefore urged not to be apprehensive if they see the movement of military personnel in their localities.”
It however noted that military personnel will not be around the polling stations.
“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 collaborative approach ensures that the elections proceed smoothly and peacefully while maintaining law and order.”
It further encouraged all Ghanaians to cooperate with security personnel and refrain from any acts that could disrupt the peace.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
