Make 2024 elections peaceful – Asantehene charges IGP

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare to implement robust measures to ensure that the upcoming 2024 general elections are peaceful.

Asantehene noted that, Ghana had come of age and as such, proper measures had to be instituted to prevent disturbances that take place during general elections.

The Asantehene made the statement when the IGP paid him a courtesy call at the Manhyia Palace as part of his visit to the Ashanti region.

“I will urge you that this year is an election year. This is not the first time we are voting; we’ve always been voting. I urge you all to put in measures to ensure peace in the upcoming election. You must protect the country, it is your duty hence, put in measures for the country to live to that,” he said.

He also charged the police to put stringent measures in place to help fight against the menace of illegal mining which has led to the destruction of water bodies and forest reserves.

“Recently, there have been illegal mining cases which have become a challenge. I’ll plead with you all to help put a stop to that. It is affecting our lands and water bodies.

Earlier, Asantehene commended the IGP for enhancing the outlook and public perception of the police service.

According to Otumfuo, measures put in place by the IGP since he assumed office have endeared the Police to the public much more than they existed in the past.

“I want to commend you for the good work you’re doing with your team. Since you came to the scene. Now we feel the Police in our lives, our homes and everywhere and we are grateful”.

Commenting on security in the Ashanti region during the Christmas festivities, the Ashanti Monarch said he was marvelled by the number of motorbikes that patrolled the region and Kumasi in particular to ensure the safety of residents.

“I was here when they came to show me videos of the number of officers patrolling the city on motorbikes and it was beautiful. Because of your work, we didn’t see robberies and the number of carnage we used to see on our roads during Christmas, please continue the work because we are praying for you”, he said.

The Otumfuo also advised the IGP not to allow the office and its challenges to change his personality.

On his part, Dr. Akuffo Dampare who is currently on a working tour in the Ashanti expressed his gratitude to the Otumfuo and assured him the police will continue to work to ensure the safety of the citizenry.

He also expressed his appreciation to the Asantehene for his enormous support in building the nation.

Source: Today.com.gh/Nana Peprah

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