As Ghana gears up for the December polls, the Election Security Taskforce has assured the public of its preparedness to ensure peaceful and orderly elections, particularly at collation centers. This comes in the wake of chaos during the 2020 elections that led to the loss of eight lives.

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, who chairs the taskforce, announced that only accredited individuals would be allowed access to collation centers. He revealed that consultations with the Electoral Commission (EC) are ongoing to finalize the plan.

In a meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at the Police Headquarters, Dr. Dampare issued a firm warning to those planning to disrupt the process, promising swift and decisive action. He also reaffirmed the police’s resolve to apprehend wanted political actors still at large.

The Taskforce’s measures aim to bolster public confidence in the security arrangements and maintain order throughout the electoral process.