PRESS RELEASE
TO: ALL MEDIA HOUSES
DATE: 22ND NOVEMBER 2024

With just 14 days left until the 2024 general elections, the African Electoral Institute (AEI) commends the Ghana Police Service, particularly the Election Command Centre and IPAC, for their tireless efforts towards ensuring peaceful elections.

Yesterday’s productive engagement between IPAC and the Security Election Command Centre at the Ghana Police Service headquarters marked a significant step towards achieving this goal. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration and coordination among security agencies to prevent electoral violence.

Dr.George Akuffo-Dampare,IGP

The AEI welcomes the Electoral Commission of Ghana’s directive that presidential ballots must be counted before parliamentary ballots at all polling stations after the close of polls. This measure will help ensure transparency and credibility in the electoral process.

The AEI extends its appreciation to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dampare, service commanders, and all personnel of the security services for their dedication to maintaining peace and order during the elections.

As emphasized during the meeting, the IGP serves as the sole Commander-in-Chief of the National Elections Security Task Force. Consequently, only authorized personnel from the Police, Immigration, Prisons, Customs, and Fire Service will provide security at polling stations on December 7, without lethal weapons.

In the event of a need for military intervention, the IGP, acting as Commander-in-Chief of the Elections Security Task Force, will authorize such action. This places a significant responsibility on the IGP to prevent electoral violence, as witnessed in the 2020 general elections notably in Techiman.

The AEI remains committed to supporting efforts that promote peaceful, free, and fair elections in Ghana.

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SIGNED
Joshua Adjin-Tettey
Director of Communications and External Relations
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Engr. Judge Hasford Quartey
Deputy Director of Communications and External Relations.
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Ex. WO1 Alhaji Yussif Mahamah
Electoral Security Department
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