…Warns against impersonation, releases emergency numbers for reporting misconduct
Ahead of Saturday, December 7 general elections, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has banned soldiers from all polling stations across the country, to encourage all Ghanaians to exercise their civic rights responsibly and devoid of acts of intimidation.
This exercise, a statement from the Director of General Public Relations of GAF, Brigadier General, Emmanuel Aggrey-Quashie, said must be done, while cooperating with security personnel by refraining from any acts that could disrupt the country’s peace.
The Military High Command, provided emergency toll-free telephone numbers: 18555 or 0800 311 311 “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”.
GAF reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the stability and sovereignty of the nation whilst protecting the integrity of the election process.
“In the spirit of transparency and to prevent any misunderstandings, we encourage 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.
In a statement announcing a decision that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station during the 2024 general elections, GAF, said that the military will only be deployed on the back of a formal request from the Ghana Police Service for additional security reinforcements.
In a statement, GAF, said, “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 collaborative approach ensures that the Elections proceed smoothly and peacefully while law and order are maintained.”
The statement added that “The military’s role, as outlined, will be limited to standby support, with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) taking the lead in ensuring security at polling stations.
GAF also urged the public to report people who impersonate to ensure that appropriate action is taken against such individuals or groups.
“In the spirit of transparency and to prevent any misunderstandings, we encourage 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 to maintain security as well as the integrity of the election process.
“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.”
Below is the statement from the military
NO MILITARY PERSONNEL WILL BE STATIONED AT ANY POLLING STATION – GHANA
ARMED FORCES
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) wishes to inform the public of its role in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
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 collaborative approach ensures that the elections proceed smoothly and peacefully while maintaining law and order.
In the spirit of transparency and to prevent any misunderstandings, we encourage 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.
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.
