What a disgrace. The man trusted to safeguard our democracy, IGP Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, has plunged the Ghana Police Service into murky waters. By turning the Police Training School in Accra into an illegal “re-collation HQ,” he’s invited accusations of rigging elections.
While the NDC and NPP spar over disputed constituencies, Dampare’s actions seem to have thrown fuel on the fire. As Chairman of the Election Security Taskforce, he’s meant to uphold peace and order. Instead, his role in this shady operation has fueled suspicions of bias and unrest.
The Police are supposed to enforce the law and protect lives—not provide security for a fraudulent circus. By shielding individuals posing as Returning Officers to tamper with election results, the Ghana Police Service has breached its mandate and betrayed its duty.
The decision to use the Police Training School as a re-collation centre for results from the Eastern Region raises serious questions:
1. Jurisdictional Irregularities
Why wasn’t the Eastern Regional Police Command considered capable of securing this process? Is Dampare questioning their capacity or integrity?
2. Legal Basis
Under which law or section of Ghana’s electoral code did the Police justify hosting a re-collation? This is clearly the remit of the Electoral Commission and the judiciary, not law enforcement.
3. Eroding Public Trust
By stepping into such a questionable role, the Police have shaken public confidence and heightened perceptions of institutional complicity in election rigging.
Dampare’s position as Chairman of the Election Security Taskforce demands impartiality and strict adherence to the law. Yet, his actions suggest an orchestrated plan to sow discord and enable electoral fraud, compromising the very democratic process he is sworn to protect.
Law enforcement must stay within its constitutional lane. Their job is to ensure peace and security, not meddle in electoral matters that threaten to derail order and undermine democracy.
Ghanaians deserve clarity, not conspiracy. The IGP must address this outrage and explain his role in this troubling saga. Civil society, political leaders, and the general public must demand answers and accountability.
This blatant misuse of state security cannot and must not become the norm. Democracy is not a game, and the people of Ghana will not stand for such brazen interference in their electoral process.
