President Nana Akufo-Addo has called on the Ghana Police Service to revise its strategies to prevent prolonged post-electoral violence in the country, following unrest after the 2024 general elections.

The President’s comments follow reports of violence, including incidents of vandalism and the destruction of public property and Electoral Commission (EC) offices.

Speaking at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Bicentennial Anniversary launch on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Akufo-Addo expressed deep concern over the incidents and their impact on Ghana’s democratic image.

He commended the police for their effective monitoring of the elections but urged them to review their practices to prevent post-electoral violence from lingering.

Akufo-Addo emphasized the need for peace and order to uphold Ghana’s democratic credentials and ensure national stability.

He also underscored the collective responsibility of Ghanaians to protect the nation’s hard-won peace and democratic stability, stressing that unity and order are vital to the country’s progress.

“I commend the security services, especially the police, for their effective monitoring of the elections, which ensured a peaceful process. However, I would like to ask the leadership of the police to review their practices to prevent post-electoral violence from lingering for too long before it’s brought under control.”

“As a nation, we must be resolute in our commitment to safeguarding the peace, stability, and democratic values we have worked so hard to establish.”

Source: Starrfm.com