No military deployment at polling stations, Mahama insists

Accra, Ghana - Accra, Nov 4, 2024 - The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need for impartiality and justice in the December 7 general elections.

At the National Peace Campaign launch, Mahama urged strict enforcement of the law against persons who would incite violence or disrupt the electoral process.

Mahama highlighted the critical roles of the Electoral Commission, judiciary, and security forces in ensuring a fair, transparent, and safe electoral process.

He also expressed concern about potential violence and stressed the need for institutions like the clergy to prioritize justice and neutrality.

“Our clergy like all citizens should be able to witness voting and counting peacefully without fear of violence. If someone errs or is disruptive during the election, they should be made to face justice. The government has a responsibility to hold accountable any criminal who masquerades during the elections as state security operatives.

“No weapons must be allowed in or around any polling stations, including at all collation centres. Election security is the primary responsibility of the Ghana Police Service under the Inspector General of Police. There must therefore be no deployment of the military or armed national security operatives at any polling station or collation center. The Electoral Commission must be impartial and the judiciary must be fair and neutral in the events of any election dispute.”

Source: Lead News Online