Security analyst, Samuel Nana Appiah has stated that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), should not be blamed for the chaos during and after the 2024 general elections.
According to him, the IGP should be commended for the professionalism exhibited by the police force.
Speaking to Adom News, Mr. Appiah highlighted that, for the first time in Ghana’s electoral history, no police officer was reported for misconduct or unprofessional behavior during the election.
“It is the first time in our electoral history that no police officer was involved in any form of misconduct. In fact, some officers had to run for their lives,” he remarked,
He emphasized the dedication of the police force amidst challenging circumstances.
His comments come in response to remarks made by Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, during parliamentary proceedings on December 16.
Mr Nitiwul had stated that election security is solely the responsibility of the IGP and the Election Security Task Force, as agreed since 2008, and should not involve political appointees.
While acknowledging the violence and unrest that marred the elections, Mr. Appiah argued that, much of the disorder stemmed from the actions of political party supporters rather than lapses in police performance.
“The incidents that occurred were largely due to the actions of party supporters,” he noted.
Mr. Appiah further called on political parties to avoid inciting unlawful behavior in the pursuit of power, stressing that such actions undermine Ghana’s democracy.
“Political parties must do their homework and ensure they don’t encourage their supporters to engage in unlawful acts for the sake of power. This should not be repeated in the future,” he cautioned.
Source: Jagri Boaz Binyinjom
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