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Ketu North election Taskforce identifies 20 flashpoints ahead of December 7 polls
Date Created : 11/27/2024 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Michael Foli Jackidy/Ghanadistricts.com
The revelation marks the Taskforce's commitment towards ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and orderly election process.
Chief Inspector Emmanuel Danyo, a member of the Task Force, made the announcement while addressing parishioners at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Dzodze.
The engagement was part of an ongoing sensitisation initiative aimed at promoting a peaceful election and boosting public confidence in the electoral process.
Chief Inspector Danyo said the 1992 Constitution mandated the Electoral Commission (EC) to oversee and conduct elections in Ghana and urged voters to trust the Commission to deliver a process that was free, fair and transparent.
“The EC has a constitutional mandate to ensure credible elections. Let us all have faith in their ability to deliver on this mandate,” he said.
He said, to address the identified flashpoints, the Task Force had developed robust security measures and reassured citizens that all security services within the municipality would be collaborating to ensure peace at these locations.
“Adequate preparations have been made to maintain order and security at these identified hotspots,” he stated.
He also urged voters not to feel intimidated by the increased presence of security personnel at these polling stations as their sole aim would be to protect the electorate ensuring their safety.
In line with efforts to promote a peaceful election, Chief Inspector Danyo clarified that security officers stationed directly at polling stations would not carry firearms to avoid creating fear or intimidation.
However, only patrol teams would be armed, and their purpose was strictly to respond to emergencies, he added.
Additionally, a Joint Security Command Centre would be operational to address any election-related irregularities promptly.
Voters were being encouraged to report concerns, including misconduct by polling station officials or security personnel, directly to the Command Centre for swift action, he said.
"We want to assure citizens that their concerns will be taken seriously. The Command Centre will be available to address any issue that may arise during the election," he added.
Chief Inspector Danyo further cautioned citizens against engaging in any form of electoral violence or behavior that could disrupt the voting process.
He said “violence has no place in our democracy. Let us all work together to maintain peace and protect the integrity of this election," he advised.
The Task Force’s efforts are part of a broader strategy to foster a safe and peaceful voting environment in the Ketu North Constituency, ensuring that all eligible voters can cast their ballots without fear or intimidation.