The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that no military personnel will be assigned to polling stations during the upcoming 2024 general elections.
This commitment was expressed in a statement released on December 1, emphasising the intention to uphold a peaceful electoral process for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
GAF clarified that its role will be restricted to providing standby support, with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) being primarily responsible for maintaining election security.
The military will only be deployed at the request of the GPS, highlighting a collaborative strategy aimed at ensuring the elections are conducted smoothly and peacefully while preserving law and order. "The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) wishes to inform the public of its role in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.