The National Election Security Taskforce has held a meeting with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Election Committee ahead of the party’s presidential elections scheduled for January 31, 2026.
The engagement was aimed at receiving official notification of the election and obtaining key details, including the timetable, locations, and scope of activities, to enable adequate security planning.
Addressing the meeting, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, emphasized that such engagements are essential to ensuring effective coordination and preparedness for internal party elections.
He assured the Committee that the Ghana Police Service, together with sister security agencies, would collaborate with the Electoral Commission and the NPP to put in place appropriate measures to guarantee a peaceful, orderly, and credible electoral process.
The IGP further reiterated the commitment of the National Election Security Taskforce to work closely with all stakeholders to maintain law, order, and public safety before, during, and after the elections.
Observers note that the meeting underscores the importance of proactive security planning in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
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