The Ghana Police have pledged to go after persons who engage in violent acts to destabilise peace in the country during and after the December 7 elections.

Inspector-General of Police Dr.

Akuffo Dampare said the election security taskforce will be ruthless if need be to enforce public order and rule of law.

Speaking to a delegation from the civic forum initiative and the Institute of Democratic Governance on Tuesday, November 19, the IGP assured Ghanaians that adequate plans are in place for the polls. "We will engage where we want to engage, we will deescalate where we want to deescalate but when we have to be ruthless in the enforcement of the law within the context of rule of law, we will stop at nothing if that becomes the only option. "So, Ghanaians should work with us, bear with us, have our backs and for us to confront anybody who want to take the peace of this country for granted," Mr.