According to the police, an active operation is underway to apprehend the individuals and ensure they face justice. "We wish to state that the behaviour of the group constitutes the offence of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace contrary to section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)," the police stated in a release on Friday, 15 November 2024.
The group, made up of both male and female, wearing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) branded paraphernalia, are heard threatening that the if the electoral Commission declares the election in favour of any political party other than the NDC, they will take the law into their own hands.
With Ghana set to hold elections on 7 December to choose the next President and Members of Parliament for a four-year term, tensions are rising as the date draws closer.
Some individuals have turned to social media to spread misinformation and disinformation, aiming to confuse the electorate or instil fear and panic just 21 days before the polls.