The Ghana Police Service has rolled out comprehensive security arrangements ahead of today’s high-stakes parliamentary re-run in the Ablekuma North Constituency, with Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah making it emphatically clear that “there will be no military deployment” at any of the polling centres.
In a firm bid to ease public anxieties and avert voter intimidation, Dr. Boamah used a strongly worded Facebook post to reiterate that the responsibility for maintaining law and order lies solely with the Ghana Police Service.
“THERE WILL BE NO MILITARY DEPLOYMENT!” he stressed in capital letters, echoing widespread calls to avoid a repeat of past incidents of electoral violence.
Citing traumatic memories from previous polls—such as the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election chaos and the tragic killing of eight civilians during the 2020 general elections—Dr. Boamah urged authorities and voters alike to “prioritise citizen safety and security.”
“The Ghana Police Service is trained to handle electoral security, and we trust them to do their job,” he added, giving full backing to the law enforcement agency.
The Accra Regional Police Command has, in response, confirmed the deployment of well-trained officers across all 19 polling stations involved in the re-run. A press release signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, outlined that officers would be stationed at polling centres, with additional units managing traffic and restricting unauthorised access to sensitive areas.
“The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities or individuals to the Police immediately by calling 18555 or 192,” the statement advised.
The security operation is expected to be a defining factor in ensuring a peaceful and credible re-run in a constituency that has become a flashpoint in Ghana’s political landscape.
Authorities are urging calm and cooperation from the electorate, assuring that adequate preparations have been made to protect lives, ballots, and the democratic process.
