The Ghana Police Service has assured the people of Assin North and Ghanaians in general of their commitment to ensuring adequate security measures are in place during and after the Assin North by-election scheduled.
In a press statement issued on Monday and signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs, Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the Police Service stated that they have put in place measures to ensure security, law, and order during the election.
The Inspector-General of Police, in collaboration with the Police Management Board (POMAB), held a meeting with key stakeholders in the election, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), and the Electoral Commission, to enhance the working relationship among all stakeholders towards a peaceful election.
During the meeting, the stakeholders’ security concerns were noted and have been factored into the final security strategy for the election.
However, all stakeholders expressed their concern about the circulation of false information on social media.
The public is, therefore, urged to be circumspect in their reportage on the election and avoid circulating false information that has the likelihood to occasion a breach of peace. The Police have assured the public that they will take the necessary action against anyone found culpable.
The NPP team was led by the National Chairman and National Organiser, while the NDC team was led by the National Chairman and General Secretary. The LPG was also led by its National Secretary and Regional executives, and the Electoral Commission was led by its Director of Operations.
The Police Service urged the people of Assin North constituency to go about their normal activities freely, including going out to exercise their civic duty of casting their vote.
They expressed their gratitude to all the stakeholders for their cooperation so far and looked forward to the same level of cooperation for the last lap of the election to ensure a safe, secure, and peaceful exercise.
Source: Aba Aikins Appah/ATLFMNEWS
