The National Security Ministry has met with a delegation from the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to discuss, among other things, arrangement to ensure a violence-free polls on December 7.
The meeting was to update the party about a prior meeting between the National Security Ministry and the National Elections Security Task Force on security arrangements ahead of the polls.
A statement signed by the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said that the meeting also discussed recent criminal activities by some groups along the country’s eastern corridor, and their implications on the peace and security of the country.
Giving highlights of the meeting, the statement indicated that “the meeting underscored the fact that all officers of security agencies will wear identification tags.”
“Additionally, a proper register of security officers will be kept for ease of reference. All political parties will be engaged by the elections security task force to ensure their cooperation and compliance with security arrangements for the election,” it added.
It further said that officials of the Ministry also provided an overview of security threats posed by some groups along the country’s eastern corridor.
Concerns
The statement noted that the NDC delegation shared its own perspectives and concerns about recent developments in the Volta Region.
It stated that the party was “fully supportive of the need to defend and preserve Ghana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The meeting with delegation from the NDC also underscored the need for transparency and continuing dialogue to build trust even as broader national security concerns are addressed.
It further noted the government’s commitment to maintaining a conducive atmosphere for free and fair elections.
“Follow up meetings will be held and extended to other political parties,” the statement said.