The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Ghana Police Service to ensure law and order at collation centres across the country amid growing tensions and unrest during the ongoing electoral process.
At a press conference in Accra on Sunday, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the NPP, emphasized the need for peace and order to guarantee a smooth and transparent collation of election results.
He urged the police to deploy sufficient personnel to key locations and intensify patrols to prevent any disruptions that could undermine the integrity of the election process.
Mr. Kodua also called on all political parties and their supporters to remain calm and adhere to the rule of law. He stressed the importance of cooperating with security agencies to maintain a peaceful and orderly collation process.
“The NPP is deeply concerned about the violent actions of NDC supporters at various collation centres, including Damongo, Ablekuma North, Techiman South, Aowin, Obuasi East, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Fanteakwa North, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Akwatia, Trobu, and Tema Central,” Kodua stated.
He further asserted that the data leading to their flagbearer’s concession this morning clearly shows the NPP won in these constituencies.
However, he accused the NDC of refusing to accept their loss and attempting to pressure the Electoral Commission (EC) to manipulate the results.
“We strongly condemn these attacks and warn that we will resist any efforts to alter the parliamentary election results in these constituencies,” Kodua declared. He urged the IGP to take action, saying, “We trust that you have seen what is happening at the various collation centres. As a political party, the NPP is calling on you to ensure law and order is maintained.”
Kodua also called for the protection of citizens’ rights and safety, emphasizing that illegal activities such as looting and intimidation should not be allowed.
He urged the leadership of the NDC to rein in their supporters and denounce acts of violence.