Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has voiced strong confidence in the Ghana Police Service’s ability to oversee a peaceful electoral process during the upcoming general elections scheduled for December 7.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the 53rd Police Cadet Officers’ Course in Accra, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the service’s competence under the leadership of Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. “The Ghana Police Service has proven beyond all doubt that they are capable of protecting Ghanaians and ensuring the safety of the voting process,” he said.
Highlighting the central role of the Police in the Election Security Taskforce, he remarked, “With the Police at the centre of our Election Security Taskforce, we are assured of a successful 2024 General Election.”
While expressing confidence, Dr. Bawumia also cautioned against complacency. “However, we must not be complacent and rest on our previous achievements, for every election presents its own nuanced situation. We are, however, confident in the professionalism of the Police. With the IGP as the head of Election Security in Ghana, it is important that his charges act responsibly. The neutral, fair, and firm election policing that we have witnessed in recent months gives every Ghanaian reason for optimism.”
He urged the new officers to uphold high professional standards as they prepare for their roles in the upcoming elections. “The good conduct of officers during the recent voter registration and exhibition exercises provides a great blueprint and confidence for the main elections. Ghana Police Service, you have done it before, and we are counting on you to do it again. By maintaining high professional standards in the discharge of your duties, you are setting the perfect tone for the nation to follow in delivering a peaceful and incident-free General Election.”
