I will beat the hell out of you if you attempt to disrupt the elections - Lt Col Cudjoe to Ghanaians
Accra, Ghana - Nov 21, 2024 - The Ghanaian military has issued a stern warning to individuals planning to disrupt the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December.
In a viral video, Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Cudjoe, Commanding Officer of the Achiase Jungle Warfare School, emphasized the military's commitment to maintaining peace and stability during the electoral process.
He urged voters to exercise their right to vote peacefully and avoid confrontations.
“I am telling you here that I will only come in here this 7th December within the Akyemansa enclave when the police tell me that they cannot, and when I come, I will not talk, I will beat the hell out of you and will leave you,” he stated.
“When you go to the polling stations, just cast your vote, go home, go and sleep. When it is 5 pm, come, they will tell you where to stand, they will count for you, if you win, clap, go home then you will not have any problem with me and my people,” he advised.
Ghana's security forces have been on high alert ahead of the elections, with concerns over potential violence and intimidation.
Religious leaders, security heads, and community leaders have been urged to promote peace and stability.
Lt Col Cudjoe stressed that disrupting the peace would have severe consequences for civilians.
“We are not going to sit down for just two or three people to distort the peace that Ghana is enjoying. That is why I don’t vote. I don’t want to belong to anybody, but I want to beat everybody,” he said.
The military's warning comes as part of broader efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
Source: Florence Kyei / Lead News Online
