Election 2016: Armed Forces ready to keep peace in Ghana

The Chief of Defense Staff says the Ghana Armed Forces will do whatever it takes to keep the peace in Ghana before, during and after the November election.

Air Vice Marshall Samson Oje told a cross section of journalists in Accra, Tuesday, his outfit is not happy with the rising political tension in the country and charged the media to be professional in their reportage.

"The campaign is about starting. We are not too comfortable," he said, but assured "the Armed Forces is ready and prepared to do what it takes to keep this country together."

"I can assure you it will not descend into any chaos. If it does, we shall apply the right antidote," he stated.

Ghana has gained global reputation for successfully organising peaceful elections over the last few decades, yet there is always growing tension and fear of violence anytime the country is sliding into elections.

The Chief of Defence Staff believes the media has a major role to play in maintaining peace and order in the country.

"If the media play its roles effectively, efficiently, devoid of any political leanings, there will be peace in this country," he stated.

He said the armed forces will be on the sidelines monitoring events and will react appropriately at the right time.

Ghana heads into elections in November with the incumbent president John Mahama seeking another mandate but the NPP's flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo is facing what is likely to be his last attempt at contesting the presidential election in Ghana.

Story by Ghana|Myjoyonline.com