The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the Inspector General of Police and the Chief of Defense Staff to remain steadfast and impartial despite any undue pressure from President Akufo-Addo.
Speaking at the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Asiedu Nketia called on the IGP to stand firm and uphold his duties in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, regardless of external influences.
He emphasized the critical importance of the security forces maintaining their independence and neutrality, especially as the elections approach.
“My message to the IGP and the Chief of Defense Staff is simple, the day you were commissioned into leadership of our security services, you swore an oath to protect the interest of Ghanaians. You didn’t swear to protect the interest of any regime that is in power for the time being.
We know you’re working under undue pressure, but, please you can absorb that pressure and do the right thing for the next four months.
“If you fail, on the day of accountability, you will not have the president who is pressuring you now to come to your defence, you will be left on your own and your God.
“This is the time for positive defiance. You cannot be following wrong instructions under the excuse of order from above, no order from above. You swore an oath to protect this country.”
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