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The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 88 persons reportedly engaged by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure security in Juaboso, Western North Region, for the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
As per sources from Pulse News, the individuals involved, which include 86 men and two women, were apprehended while traveling on two Metro Mass Transit buses identified by the registration numbers “GN 5148-22” and “GN 5177-23.”
When asked, the suspects asserted they were enlisted from the Greater Accra Region and various areas of the country by unknown individuals in the NPP to offer security on Election Day.
The team, led by 27-year-old Isaac Ankamah, has been apprehended and is presently under investigation.
This update occurs within 24 hours of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chairman of the National Election Security Taskforce (NESTF), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, warning private security personnel to refrain from obstructing the work of state security officers during the general elections on Saturday, 7 December.
The only entity responsible for providing security are the state actors and nobody else. We also don’t want a situation where the ordinary voter is confused and probably intimidated by the sight of any form of uniform that makes them apprehensive about showing up and casting their vote.
To Ghanaians, we want to assure you that we have your backs, and we will do all it takes so you don’t get confused, especially the voters. Walk into the polling area to cast your vote peacefully with a lot of confidence, knowing that nobody can intimidate you.”
The IGP emphasized the police’s dedication to professionalism in guaranteeing a peaceful election on Saturday.
credit:pulse.com.gh
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