The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief of Defense Staff to maintain their integrity and impartiality and resist any pressure from President Akufo-Addo.
Speaking at the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Asiedu Nketia called on the IGP to stand firm and act rightly in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, regardless of external influences.
He underscored the importance of the security forces’ independence and neutrality, especially during the election period.
“My message to the IGP and the Chief of Defense Staff is simple: when you were commissioned into the leadership of our security services, you swore an oath to protect the interests of Ghanaians. You didn’t swear to protect the interests of any regime in power.
We understand you are working under undue pressure, but you can withstand that pressure and do the right thing for the next four months.
If you fail, on the day of accountability, the president who is pressuring you now will not come to your defense. You will be left on your own and with your God.
This is the time for positive defiance. You cannot follow wrong instructions under the excuse of ‘orders from above.’ No order from above supersedes your oath to protect this country,” Asiedu Nketia added.
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