Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman and IGP Dr. Akuffo Dampare commissioning the Muoso Police Statio
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has assured Ghanaians of a peaceful December 7 election, indicating that his outfit is equipped and ready to ensure smooth polls.
His statement of assurance follows a recent clash between the two major political parties: the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Mamobi, which resulted in the assault of many supporters.
This situation has also been heightened by derogatory comments by political activists on various communication platforms which suggest this year’s elections will be chaotic thereby, causing fear and panic.
Speaking at the commissioning of a police station at Akyem Mouso in the Eastern Region, Dr. Dampare urged electorates to disregard any derogatory statement that suggests that this year’s general election will be chaotic.
“With regards to this general election, we at the Police Service are informing electorates to relax as we are well positioned to ensure that the polls become peaceful,” he said.
Dr. Dampare advised the electorates not to avail themselves of wrongful practices as the Service will not turn a blind eye to perpetrators who are found violating election laws.
He added that the police have implemented measures to help identify early warning signs and deal with them accordingly.
“Don’t be lured into creating confusion during the polls because my people will not spare you. Don’t forget that the people who will lure you to create confusion will switch off their phones when you are arrested. They will simply abandon you,” he warned.
Dr. Dampare commended the Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, and other supporting individuals for the effort in putting up a state-of-the-art model police station to enhance policing in the area.
He added that the police station will enable swift response to emergencies and improve public safety, adding that “Now our farmers and market women in this community and its environs are very secure because anybody who attempts any form of criminal activity will face punishment.”
Dr. Dampare lamented the growing concerns of high-profile personalities in society pleading on behalf of their relatives after being arrested for wrongdoing.
“The habit of pleading for a relative after being arrested must stop; this does not help in ensuring peace and stability in the country.
“The police station is a correction centre that also deters people from going wayward. The more you turn to plead on their behalf, the more it affects our nation-building,” the IGP stated.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke