Ghana Armed Forces Deploys Personnel to Support Peaceful Elections
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has begun deploying personnel to strategic locations across the country to support the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in maintaining peace and security during the December 7, 2024, Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
According to Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director-General of Public Relations, the deployment is not a cause for alarm, and military personnel will not be stationed at polling stations. Instead, their role will be limited to providing standby support, with the GPS maintaining primary responsibility for election security.
Key Deployment Details:
- Deployment Purpose: To support the Ghana Police Service in maintaining peace and security during the elections
- Deployment Locations: Strategic locations across the country
- Military Role: Standby support, with deployment only upon request by the GPS
- Polling Station Presence: No military personnel will be stationed at polling stations
The GAF urges citizens not to panic if they observe military movements within their communities and encourages all Ghanaians to exercise their civic rights responsibly, cooperate with security personnel, and refrain from any acts that could disrupt the peace .
This deployment comes amid heightened focus on ensuring a credible and peaceful election in a politically charged environment. The GAF reaffirms its commitment to upholding stability and sovereignty while contributing to a secure electoral process.