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In a recent interview, Bright Botchway, National Deputy Director of the Traders and Artisans Network, emphasized the crucial role security personnel play in ensuring peaceful elections in Ghana. As the country prepares for the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, Botchway cautioned security personnel that their actions have consequences, and if they misbehave or perpetrate violence, their families will not be protected.
“Their actions have consequences, and their families will not be protected if they misbehave,” Botchway stressed, highlighting the need for security services to remain impartial and uphold the law. He noted that Ghana’s democracy is a beacon of hope for Africa, and maintaining peace is vital for the country’s continued growth and development.
Botchway advised security services to prioritize neutrality, protecting citizens regardless of their political affiliations. “Every security officer has a family and classmates; let us remember that and conduct ourselves accordingly,” he urged.
The Ayawaso West Wuogon and Techiman incidents serve as stark reminders of the devastating consequences of electoral violence. Botchway’s message comes as the international community, including the United Nations, watches Ghana’s electoral process closely.
The National Peace Council’s “I Pledge for Peace Campaign” promotes peaceful elections through public pledges and social media awareness. By prioritizing peace, tolerance, and stability, Ghanaians can ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process.
As Ghana moves towards the 2024 elections, Botchway’s message serves as a timely reminder of the critical role security personnel play in ensuring peaceful elections.
By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
