IGP meets stakeholders ahead of Akwatia by-election to ensure peace and security

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), has held a high-level engagement with key stakeholders to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming Akwatia By-Election.

The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, focused on ensuring peace, law, and order before, during, and after the polls.

Representatives of political parties were present and commended the Ghana Police Service for initiating the dialogue.

They also underscored the importance of fairness and transparency in security deployment to build trust in the electoral process.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Police to outline their security strategy and receive feedback from the parties involved.

This, the Police noted, forms part of a broader stakeholder collaboration aimed at fostering peaceful elections.

Earlier, on August 12, the IGP and his team held talks with the Electoral Commission (EC) to discuss a coordinated roadmap for the by-election.

The EC shared its operational plans and discussed how to align efforts with the Police to ensure a smooth electoral process.

As part of ongoing stakeholder engagements, the Police also met with the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) on August 13 at the National Police Headquarters.

IDEG highlighted concerns related to electoral transparency, security, and the importance of collaborative stakeholder involvement in sustaining public confidence.

The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous engagement with all relevant stakeholders as it finalizes operational strategies for the Akwatia By-Election, with the overarching goal of safeguarding peace and ensuring a credible electoral process.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith