President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Ghana Police Service to review its operational strategies in order to prevent the recurrence of prolonged violence following elections.
This call comes in response to reports of unrest after the 2024 general elections, including acts of vandalism aimed at public property and the Electoral Commission’s offices, which were allegedly linked to supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking at the launch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Bicentennial Anniversary at the Osu Castle on Sunday, December 22, 2024, the President expressed concern about the negative impact of such violence on Ghana’s democratic image. He called on the police to implement enhanced measures to quickly address post-election tensions.
“I commended the security service, especially the police for the effective monitoring of the elections which ensured a peaceful nature. But I would like to ask the leadership of the police to review its practices that allow post-electoral violence to linger for too long before it’s brought under control”, he said.
President Akufo-Addo also highlighted the shared responsibility of all Ghanaians in safeguarding the nation’s hard-earned peace and democratic stability, underscoring the importance of unity and order for the country’s continued progress.
