Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akufo-Addo Dampare has warned political parties, stakeholders and individuals who will do anything that will affect the sanctity of peace, security and order of the country in the electoral process to desist from it.
He said the police would work within the law to deal with the situation and ensure that the culprit will face the consequences of their actions.
“In terms of peace and order from our side. And also in terms of transparency, fairness from the side of all stateholders, would be second to none so that our beloved country. So that our country continues to be a trailblazer for the rest of the continent and beyond.” IGP said during a meeting with the EC Chairperson.
“We want to also use this to urge all the stakeholders, especially the political parties, that all the issues and concerns that they may have in the course of this part of the process, they should ensure that they use due process of engagement within the law to handle every situation. We don’t want to see any situation where anybody would attempt to take the law into his own hands. If that happens, we would work within the law to deal with the situation.” He added.
According to him, there is only one Ghana and that the peace, security and order in the country need to be protected.
“And we ask the good people of this country to support us with this regard. Because we will not allow any individual or group of individuals to do anything that will affect the sanctity of peace, security and order of this country. Ghana, and this Ghana is the only place we can walk with our chest out because that is where we belong and therefore we will do everything to protect the peace, security and order we have in this country.” Dr. Akufo Dampare stated.
“So we beg everyone, let’s live within the law. And the few who may choose not to live within the law, to let it know that we will stop at nothing within the law to let you face the consequences of your action.” He warned.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
