The Ghana Police Service has been lauded for its effective and professional handling of post-election violence in various parts of the country.
Private legal practitioner Eric Owusu Sae commended the police for exercising restraint and patience, successfully preventing tensions from escalating further.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr. Sae acknowledged the peaceful nature of the 2024 elections, noting that the country appears to be moving forward despite some isolated post-election tensions.
He praised the police’s conduct, stating, “As expected, the 2024 elections have been peaceful and the nation appears to be moving on. I have, however, noticed isolated incidents of post-election tension in some parts of the country. It is commendable how the Ghana Police is handling these incidents.”
Mr. Sae further emphasized that, to date, there have been no reports of assaults or gunfire from the police, incidents typically associated with elections in other African countries. “So far, I’m yet to come across a report of assault on any citizen or gunshot by the Police, which incidents are associated with African elections. I expect more of such restraint and professionalism exhibited by the Police to continue as these traits are a function of a fledgling democracy,” he added.
In the aftermath of the elections, some facilities belonging to the Electoral Commission and the Ghana Police Service have been vandalized by groups of individuals. As of now, 106 people have been arrested in connection with these acts of vandalism, and many are undergoing legal processes for prosecution.
Despite the police’s professional conduct, some recalcitrant individuals continue to wreak havoc on state property. On Tuesday, the Ayensuano Electoral Commission office in the Eastern Region was set on fire amid ongoing election disputes.
