CSOS ENGAGE WITH IGP AND NESTF ON POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE AND DISRUPTIONS CALL ON ALL CITIZENS TO BE LAW ABIDING
CSOS ENGAGE WITH IGP AND NATIONAL ELECTION SECURITY TASK FORCE ON POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE AND DISRUPTIONS, CALL ON ALL CITIZENS TO BE LAW ABIDING
On Wednesday, 11th December 2024, a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), including the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI), the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), STAR Ghana Foundation and the office of the National Chief Imam, met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Election Security Task Force. The purpose of the meeting was to express CSO’s deep concern over the pockets of post-election violence, vandalism, and disruptions at collation centers that have followed the declaration of results in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. These actions have created a tense atmosphere, which threatens the peace and stability that are foundational to Ghana’s democracy.
Following the meeting, the Coalition engaged with the media to share the outcomes of their discussions with the IGP and the national security task force. The coalition recognized the efforts of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces in ensuring law and order, as well as their proactive approach to preserving life through de-escalation strategies. The delegation also acknowledged actions taken by the police in arresting individuals suspected of being involved in acts of lawlessness, including the disruption of collation centers and the destruction of public and private properties.
Read the full statement: Joint Press Release. CSOs on Post Election Violence_2024
