Over 500 Police Officers To Be Deployed For NDC Regional Elections At Dunkwa-On-Offin – Regional Commander.
The Central North Regional Police Commander, DCOP Abraham Acquaye, has disclosed that more than 500 police officers will be deployed to Dunkwa-On-Offin to provide security during the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) Regional Elections.
The elections are scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Boaponsam Senior High School (SHS) Campus in Dunkwa-On-Offin.
Speaking on Rich FM this Morning, DCOP Acquaye said the police were putting in place adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful, orderly and incident-free electoral process.
He disclosed that he had already directed some District Police Commanders to visit the proposed election venue to assess the security situation and identify potential challenges that would inform the deployment strategy.
He assured delegates, party officials and the general public that the police were fully prepared to respond to any security concerns or eventualities before, during and after the elections.
He reiterated the Police Service’s commitment to maintaining law and order throughout the electoral process.
DCOP Acquaye further cautioned vigilante groups, political thugs and bodyguards to stay away from the election venue, stressing that the Ghana Police Service remains the sole security agency mandated to provide security for the exercise.
He emphasised that no bodyguards would be allowed into the election grounds as part of measures to maintain peace, order and tranquillity throughout the process.
The Regional Police Commander warned that anyone who flouts the directive or engages in acts capable of disrupting the elections would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
He urged all stakeholders, including party executives, delegates, aspirants and their supporters, to comport themselves before, during and after the electoral process, stressing the need for discipline, tolerance and cooperation to ensure a peaceful and successful election.
Story by: Kwame Owusu Asante Shadrack, Rich FM Assin Fosu.
