Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, has assured voters that no military personnel will be deployed for today’s electoral process in the Ablekuma North Constituency rerun.
In a strongly worded Facebook poss, Dr Boamah emphasized that the Ghana Police Service will take full charge of election security, stressing the government’s commitment to a peaceful and democratic process.
“THERE WILL BE NO MILITARY DEPLOYMENT!” the post repeated emphatically, echoing mounting public calls to prevent a repeat of past electoral violence.
The Defence Minister referenced troubling incidents from previous elections, including the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence in 2019 and the killing of eight civilians during the 2020 general elections, both of which saw the controversial use of military force.
“Let’s learn from past experiences… and prioritise citizen safety and security,” Dr Boamah wrote. “The Ghana Police Service is trained to handle electoral security, and we trust them to do their job.”
The Ablekuma North rerun, seen as a key political battleground, will be closely watched by both local and international observers as a test of Ghana’s democratic maturity ahead of the next general elections.
Voters are expected to head to the polls throughout the day under the watchful eye of law enforcement, with authorities urging calm and civic responsibility.
As Dr Boamah concluded: “Let’s keep the peace and make our voices heard.”
