President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Ghana Police Service to reassess its protocols in order to address and prevent prolonged post-election violence.
Following the 2024 general elections, reports emerged of incidents of violence, including the vandalism of public property and the destruction of materials and offices belonging to the Electoral Commission (EC), allegedly carried out by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The President expressed concern over the incidents and called on the police to strengthen their measures to prevent such violence from continuing in the future.
Speaking at the launch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Bicentennial Anniversary on December 22, 2024, at Osu Castle, Akufo-Addo highlighted the negative impact of violence on the nation’s democratic integrity. He stressed the importance of maintaining peace and order to uphold Ghana’s democratic values and ensure national stability.
While commending the police for their role in ensuring a peaceful election, Akufo-Addo urged the leadership of the police to review their approach to post-electoral violence, saying it should not be allowed to persist for extended periods.
“The police must strengthen their practices to prevent post-electoral violence from escalating,” he said. “We must remain committed to safeguarding our nation’s peace, stability, and democratic values.”
Source:TheDotNews