2024 Election: Soldiers will only be deployed upon request by Ghana Police Service – Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has indicated that soldiers' presence during the 2024 General Election will be limited to standby support.

A press release clarifying GAF's role in the general election said no soldier will be stationed at any polling station.

The release indicated that soldiers would only be deployed upon the request of the Ghana Police Service.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining national security and peace during this critical democratic exercise, GAF wishes to reiterate that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station.

“GAF’s presence will be limited to standby support, with the primary responsibility for election security remaining with the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The military will only be deployed upon request by the GPS,” a press release from the Ghana Armed Forces said on Sunday, December 1.

GAF explained that this collaborative approach ensures that the elections proceed smoothly and peacefully while maintaining law and order.

In its release, GAF encouraged the public to report any military personnel, individual(s) identifying themselves as GAF personnel or individual(s) wearing military-patterned attire/accoutrements found at any polling station to the nearest Police Station or call the following GPS toll-free numbers: 18555 or 0800 311 311.

It said this will ensure that appropriate action is taken against such individuals or groups in order to maintain security as well as the integrity of the election process.