Ahead of the December 7 general elections, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has encouraged all Ghanaians to exercise their civic rights responsibly, cooperate with security personnel and refrain from any acts that could disrupt the peace.
GAF reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the stability and sovereignty of the nation whilst protecting the integrity of the election process.
In a statement announcing a decision that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station during the 2024 general elections, GAF said that the military will only be deployed on the back of a formal request from the Ghana Police Service for additional security reinforcements.
In a statement, GAF said "As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining national security and peace during this critical democratic exercise, GAF wishes to reiterate that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station.