Ahafo Police to deploy 500 officers for NDC regional elections in Goaso

The Ahafo Regional Police Command has announced plans to deploy 500 officers to provide security during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional executive elections in Goaso.

The deployment is intended to ensure a peaceful exercise and protect the lives and property of delegates, aspirants, party supporters and other members of the public before, during and after the elections.

Speaking to Adom News, the Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Kwadwo Boakye, said the team would comprise armed personnel, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).

He explained that the officers would be strategically positioned to respond to security concerns and maintain law and order throughout the exercise.

Chief Inspector Boakye assured Electoral Commission officials, delegates, aspirants and party members that adequate security arrangements had been put in place, urging them not to entertain fear or panic.

He further disclosed that the Regional Police Command, led by DCOP James Annor, would meet all 43 aspirants between Thursday and Friday to outline security guidelines and receive their concerns ahead of the elections.

He said the engagement was part of efforts to address potential security challenges and ensure a peaceful electoral process.

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