The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has expressed confidence in the ongoing Akwatia by-election, stating that the exercise is proceeding smoothly and will serve as a benchmark for future elections in Ghana.
Speaking during a visit to the constituency to assess security operations, the IGP praised the conduct of both security personnel and voters, describing the atmosphere as peaceful and orderly.
“Everything is going on smoothly as planned, and that is what we expect to do — to make sure that at the end of the day, we have a very smooth and peaceful election,” IGP Yohuno told our source
He commended the performance of the police on the ground, revealing that top-ranking officers, including all regional commanders and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), are actively deployed and working alongside field personnel.
“I am very satisfied with the performance of my men on the ground. This election is such that we have all regional commanders, all POMAB members taking part on the ground. They are all on the field and working with the personnel. Everything is going on very well,” he stated.
Yohuno assured the public that the Ghana Police Service remains committed to maintaining law and order throughout the electoral process, vowing to avoid any repeat of past election-related violence.
SOURCE: CITINEWSROOM