No Soldiers at Polling Stations in 2024 Elections, GAF Reaffirms.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reiterated that its personnel will not be deployed at polling stations during the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. Instead, the Ghana Police Service (GPS) will lead election security efforts, with the GAF stepping in only when requested by the police.In a December 1, 2024 statement, Brigadier General Eric Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations for GAF, clarified that this protocol aims to maintain peace and electoral integrity. Citizens are encouraged to report unauthorized individuals dressed in military-like attire at polling centers to the police via toll-free numbers.The GAF emphasized its commitment to maintaining law and order, urging voters to act responsibly and cooperate with security personnel. This collaborative approach between the GAF and GPS seeks to ensure smooth, peaceful elections while safeguarding democracy.
