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Police undergoing extra training ahead of Akwatia by-election – IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured Ghanaians that the police are fully prepared to ensure peace and security during the upcoming Akwatia by-election.
Speaking at a high-risk operational training ground, Mr. Yohuno explained that officers are undergoing extra training to sharpen their skills in handling threats.
He noted that although the personnel are already well-trained, the refresher training is necessary to strengthen their preparedness for election-related challenges.
“We have brought in a large number of men. They are well-trained police officers, but because we are heading into the election grounds, we came to sharpen their skills. They are well-prepared to handle all forms of threats,” the IGP said.
He emphasized that the presence of police officers in Akwatia should give confidence to the electorate that security agencies will not allow troublemakers to disrupt the process.
“Ghanaians should be assured that the police is ready. Nobody should think of coming to cause trouble. We have the men, and we are prepared to handle any situation,” he added.
The IGP further noted that reports and threats on social media had pushed the police to increase their level of preparedness, stressing that the service’s priority is to safeguard lives and maintain order during the election.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has called on Ghanaians to come together to address growing political polarisation in the country.
Speaking on Channel one media’s Point of View, Prof. Oquaye said Ghana has become too divided along political lines, a situation he believes is harmful to national development and social cohesion.
According to him, there is the need for a broad national agenda that focuses on unity and consensus building, especially on issues that affect the country as a whole.
Prof. Oquaye noted that many matters which should be treated purely as legal issues often end up being handled politically, to the detriment of the rule of law. He said this trend weakens institutions and is not healthy for society.
The former Speaker stressed that experienced leaders who have held public office and understand how the system works must come together to find solutions to the problem of polarisation.
He warned that the country cannot continue on its current path and urged stakeholders to take deliberate steps to promote national cohesion for the good of the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
By a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday halted the upcoming parliamentary re-run election in Kpandai, Northern Region.
The court presided over by Justice Gabriel Scott- Pwamang said it has to determine a pending certiorari application filed by Matthew Nyindam, the New Patriotic Party Parliamentary candidate before the election could be conducted.
The Supreme Court also directed the legal team of Matthew Nyindam to serve Court processes on the National Democratic Congress candidate through substituted service.
Subsequently, the case was adjourned to January 13, 2026.
It is recalled that the High Court in Tamale quashed the December 7 Parliamentary election and ordered the re-run of the election.
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