The Ghana Police have issued a stern warning to the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of their nationwide protest against the Electoral Commission (EC) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
The police have pledged to maintain law and order during the demonstration, but have also cautioned the NDC to conduct themselves peacefully.
At a press briefing on Monday, September 16, 2024, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Police Public Affairs, emphasized that the police are fully equipped to provide security throughout the demonstration.
She reminded the NDC of their responsibilities under the Public Order Act 1994 (Act 491), which outlines the requirements for organizing public demonstrations.
“We would like to once again give assurance that the police will ensure the maintenance of security, law, and order throughout the period of the exercise and beyond,” she stated.
“However, we will not hesitate to deal with anyone who misbehaves or engages in any unlawful activity.”
The NDC’s protest is in response to alleged discrepancies in the voter register managed by the EC.
The party plans to submit petitions to the EC’s regional offices and headquarters in Accra, expressing frustration over what they believe to be flaws in the voter register ahead of the 2024 elections.
This is not the first time the NDC has expressed concerns over the voter register.
In recent months, the party has been vocal about alleged irregularities and has called for the EC to address these issues.
-BY Daniel Bampoe