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To review security preparations for the approaching by-election set for Tuesday, 27 June 2023, the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, came in Assin North today, Monday, 26 June 2023.
He met with leaders of both the dominant opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) during his visit.
The meeting’s goals are to address security concerns and make sure that both political parties remain in charge of their supporters.
All bodyguards of members of Parliament (MPs) and other state officials who will be in Assin North in the Central Region for Tuesday’s by-elections have been ordered to turn in their guns, according to Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
Less than 24 hours before the election, on Monday, June 26, the IGP issued an order prohibiting them from carrying such rifles.
The order was issued following a crucial meeting on Monday between the leadership of the Ghana Police Service and representatives of the political parties and the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC).
Dr. Dampare will caution both parties against taking any actions that would disturb the peace and stability of the region. He previously demonstrated his dedication to keeping peace during the Kumawu by-election.
After parliament notified the Electoral Commission of the vacancy, the Assin North by-election was called. After concluding that the Electoral Commission had broken the law by permitting Mr. Quayson to run in the 2020 parliamentary election without demonstrating that he had renounced his Canadian citizenship, the Supreme Court made this judgement. As a result, the court declared Mr. Quayson’s election illegitimate and declared his swearing-in ceremony to be unlawful.
While the NPP in Assin North has chosen Charles Opoku as their candidate, the NDC is supporting Mr. Quayson for the by-election.
The IGP’s attendance shows the commitment to ensuring a calm and orderly process as the election is set to take place tomorrow.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, June 26, met with the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the Assin North by-election.
The meeting’s main goal was to make sure that there would be peace prior to, during, and following the June 27 election.
In the IGP’s request, the engagement was held in the Assin State College SHS.
Both political parties vowed to maintain electoral integrity and refrain from any criminal activity.They also discussed other crucial issues, gave their expectations, and offered their opinions.
The IGP emphasized the importance of neutrality, impartiality, and transparency in the electoral process.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
