Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has cautioned that the Ghana Police Service will not condone any form of violence during the upcoming Akwatia by-election scheduled for September 2.
Addressing recruits at the Police Training School in Kyerematen, Eastern Region, Mr. Yohuno assured the public that the Service is fully prepared to maintain peace and order before, during, and after the polls.
“We want to assure Ghanaians that the police are ready to handle any situation that may arise in Akwatia. We have the men, we have the resources, and our eyes are red for Akwatia. Nobody should think of causing trouble,” he stressed.
The IGP warned political parties and individuals against mobilising people to foment confusion, snatch ballot boxes, or disrupt the electoral process. He said security measures have been strengthened, and political stakeholders have been briefed accordingly.
To reinforce order, Mr. Yohuno disclosed that the Service will deploy special prison trucks, popularly known as Black Marias, to the constituency. These vehicles, he explained, will be used to make swift arrests and detain offenders.
“We are going in with Black Marias, the prison on wheels. Anyone who causes trouble will be picked up, kept inside, and later transferred to the police cells,” he said.
The Police Service has, therefore, urged all citizens and political actors to cooperate to ensure a peaceful by-election.
Source: Adomonline
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