The Ghana Police Service has announced comprehensive security arrangements for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.
According to the Police, adequate personnel have been deployed to all designated voting centres, collation points and surrounding areas nationwide to ensure the safety of delegates, party officials, election officials, observers and the general public before, during and after the exercise.
The Service says police visibility patrols will be intensified, with both mobile and static patrols deployed, alongside rapid response teams placed on standby to swiftly address any security situations that may arise.
Access control measures will also be strictly enforced at all voting venues to maintain order throughout the primaries.
The Ghana Police Service has appealed to party supporters and members of the public to cooperate fully with security personnel, observe all rules governing the exercise and conduct themselves in a peaceful and lawful manner.
The Police further encourage the public to report any suspicious activity or security concerns to officers on duty, the nearest police station, or through the emergency lines 191 or 112.
Below is the full statement from the Ghana Police Service:
POLICE SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY (NPP) PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
The Ghana Police Service wishes to inform the general public that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled to be held nationwide on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Adequate police personnel have been deployed to all designated voting centres, collation points and surrounding areas across the country to ensure the safety of delegates, party officials, election officials, observers and the general public, as well as the protection of property before, during and after the exercise.
Police visibility patrols, both mobile and static, will be intensified, while rapid response teams have been positioned to promptly respond to any security situation that may arise. Access control measures will also be enforced at voting venues to maintain order throughout the process.
The Ghana Police Service appeals to all party supporters and members of the public to cooperate fully with security personnel, adhere to the rules governing the primaries and conduct themselves in a peaceful and lawful manner.
The Service further urges the public to promptly report any suspicious activity or security concerns to officers on duty, the nearest police station or by calling the police emergency numbers 191 or 112.
The Ghana Police Service remains committed to its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security across the country.
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