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21.04.2012 General News

Regional Minister Tasks Police To Protect Ghana’s Democracy

By Daily Guide
The regional minister second right with the regional command at the meetingThe regional minister (second right) with the regional command at the meeting
21.04.2012 LISTEN

EASTERN REGIONAL Minister, Emmanuel Victor Smith Tuesday met security agencies in the region to assure them of his readiness to collaborate with them as chairman of the Regional Security Council.

He first met the police at the Koforidua Police Training School where he told the regional command the police should be prepared for any eventuality before, during and after the December general elections.

He said the police must be up to the task and not allow any person or group of persons with diabolical plans to destabilize the country in this elections year.

He said what was happening in Accra resulting from comments made by Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong is a test case and the police must rise up to deal decisively with such situations and protect the country's democracy.

“No one is above the laws of the country and anyone who goes contrary with the laws of the land must be dealt with,” he said adding that Ghana has enjoyed a peaceful democracy which should be protected.

He also entreated the police to be professional in all their dealings based on the motto of the service.

He said government was aware of logistical challenges facing the police and had secured 150 vehicles to be distributed to them to enhance their work.

He expressed government's regret about failure of the STX Housing Project which could have provided enough accommodation for personnel of the security services.

He said government will find an alternative way to secure a loan for the housing project.

Most of the policemen who were given the chance to speak at the meeting expressed worry about lack of vehicles for operational and patrol duties saying the police need them to enhance their work.

From Thomas Fosu Jnr, Koforidua

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