The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has reaffirmed its crucial role in safeguarding national security, especially in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. With the elections fast approaching, the GIS has committed to remaining proactive and vigilant in neutralizing potential threats.
According to Kwame Asuah Takyi, the Comptroller-General of the GIS, the rising instability in the West African sub-region poses significant risks to Ghana’s peace and security. This underscores the need for the GIS to be fully prepared to tackle any challenges that could arise during the electoral period.
Takyi emphasized the importance of enhanced strategies to address potential security threats, particularly those that may emerge through Ghana’s border towns. The GIS has been working tirelessly to ensure that the country’s borders are secure.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Management and Regional Commanders Conference in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, Takyi highlighted the GIS’s responsibilities extend beyond traditional border control. The service plays a vital role in contributing to the country’s overall security framework.
The 2024 elections pose a unique set of challenges, with national security concerns at the forefront. It is essential that the GIS, as a key stakeholder in national security, remains proactive, vigilant, and prepared to mitigate potential risks.
Takyi noted that the GIS’s role in ensuring national security is critical, especially during sensitive periods like elections. The service must work closely with other security agencies to safeguard the territorial integrity of Ghana.
Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah, reiterated the government’s commitment to making significant efforts to equip Ghana’s security services with the necessary human resource and logistics to help fulfill their mandates.
Eyiah urged the GIS to strengthen its cooperation with other security agencies to ensure a peaceful electoral process in the December 7 polls. This collaboration is crucial for maintaining national security.
The GIS’s commitment to national security comes as Ghana prepares for its general elections. With the international community watching, the country must demonstrate its ability to hold free and fair elections.
The GIS’s proactive stance and commitment to national security are crucial in ensuring a peaceful and successful electoral process in Ghana. The service’s dedication to safeguarding the country’s borders and contributing to overall national security will be essential in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
