The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced plans to deploy its officers across the country tomorrow to ensure the general elections pass peacefully.
But it says the personnel will not be stationed at any polling station. The announcement is contained in a statement issued to media houses Friday (today).
“The public is, therefore, urged not to be apprehensive [frightened] if they see the movement of military personnel in their localities.
“GAF wishes to reiterate that no military personnel will be 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,” the statement said.
It added: “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.”
Eighteen million, seven hundred and seventy-four thousand, one hundred and fifty-nine (18, 774, 159) voters were registered for this year’s polls across the country’s 275 constituencies, according to the Electoral Commission (EC).
Source: Edward Adeti/Media Without Borders/mwbonline.org/Ghana
