Hundreds of police officers have been deployed to key centres in the Akwatia constituency as final security measures are put in place for Tuesday’s by-election.
The operation, which forms part of a wider security arrangement involving over 5,500 personnel, is designed to ensure law and order at polling stations, collation centres, and identified flashpoints. Officers will provide protection for electoral officials, voters, and election materials.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu held a late briefing with the deployed teams, urging professionalism, neutrality, and vigilance throughout the exercise. He was accompanied by senior commanders as he engaged with officers on the ground.
The Ghana Police Service has reassured the public of a peaceful electoral process, noting that contingency plans—including possible military reinforcement—are in place to address any disturbances. Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, was also sighted at the main collation centre.
The Akwatia by-election has drawn national attention as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prepare for a tightly contested race. Political tensions, however, remain high after efforts by the National Peace Council to secure a peace pact between the two parties suffered a setback.
At a scheduled meeting at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Akwatia, the NPP rejected the NDC’s delegation, insisting that the party should have presented national-level executives rather than constituency officials to sign the accord.
