- Violence and Intimidation Condemned
- Peaceful Registration Exercise Urged
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has issued a stern warning to the public against violating the law at voter registration centers during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. The police have made it clear that they will not tolerate any violation of the law and that anyone who commits electoral offenses will face the appropriate consequences.
According to a statement issued and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, the GPS has expressed concern over isolated infractions at some voter registration centers. The police are urging the public to comply with the regulations guiding the ongoing limited voter registration exercise.
The statement advised the public to “exercise maximum restraint and act in accordance with the laws governing the registration process.” The police have condemned the unfortunate incidents that occurred in some registration centers, including Cape Coast in the Central Region, Kukuom in the Ahafo Region, and Adugyama in the Ashanti Region.
The police have made several arrests in connection with these incidents, and investigations are ongoing. The GPS has reminded the public that registration is a civic responsibility that ought to be handled civilly.
The police are urging all stakeholders, including political parties, to educate their members on the need to respect the law and the rights of others during the registration process. The GPS has assured the public that they will do everything possible to ensure a peaceful and successful registration exercise.
The police have also reminded the public that the Electoral Commission (EC) has rules and regulations in place to guide the registration process, and anyone who violates these rules will face the law. The GPS has urged the public to report any incidents of violence or intimidation to the police immediately.
The police have also cautioned against the use of inflammatory language and hate speech during the registration process. The GPS has reminded the public that the police will not hesitate to take action against anyone who violates the law, regardless of their political affiliation.
The ongoing limited voter registration exercise is aimed at giving eligible Ghanaians the opportunity to register and exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections. The police are urging all eligible Ghanaians to take advantage of the opportunity and register peacefully.
The GPS has assured the public that they will do everything possible to ensure a peaceful and successful registration exercise. The police are urging all stakeholders to cooperate with them to ensure a peaceful and successful exercise.
The Ghana Police Service has warned the public against violating the law at voter registration centers and has urged all stakeholders to cooperate with them to ensure a peaceful and successful registration exercise.
