NPP Urges Police to Step Up Security for Peaceful December 7 Elections
NPP calls for heightened surveillance and strict monitoring of motorbike use to prevent violence during crucial polls
- NPP urges proactive security measures to ensure a peaceful electoral process
- Intelligence reports suggest plans to incite violence, especially in the Ashanti Region
- Strict monitoring of motorbike use on election day to prevent disruptions and violence
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling for enhanced surveillance and security measures in preparation for the December 7 elections, following intelligence reports of potential violence, particularly in the Ashanti Region.
During a police briefing with political party representatives, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua emphasized the need for proactive efforts to ensure a smooth electoral process.
Justin Kodua specifically highlighted the importance of closely monitoring motorbike use on election day, referencing violent incidents during the Assin North by-election as a reminder of the potential risks.
The NPP’s plea supports wider efforts to maintain law and order during the 2024 general elections.
Justin Kodua stressed that violence must not be tolerated, urging the police to ensure peace at all polling stations and to address any plans to disrupt the elections, particularly through the use of motorbikes.
