Ensure peace in the upcoming elections – Asantehene tells IGP

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to implement robust measures to ensure that the upcoming 2024 general elections are peaceful.
According to the Asantehene, Ghana has come of age, and as such, proper measures have to be instituted to prevent disturbances that take place during general elections.
The Asantehene made the statement when the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, paid him a courtesy call at the Manhyia Palace as part of his visit to the Ashanti region.

“I will urge you that this year is an election year. This is not the first time we are voting; we’ve always been voting. I urge you all to take measures to ensure peace in the upcoming election. You must protect the country. It is your duty; hence, put in measures for the country to live up to that.”
He also charged the police to put stringent measures in place to help fight against the menace of illegal mining, which has led to the destruction of water bodies and forest reserves.

“Recently, there have been illegal mining cases, which have become a challenge. I’ll plead with you all to help put a stop to that. It is affecting our land and water bodies.

Otumfour again urges Dampare and his team to strengthen the fight against illegal mining.

The IGP, Mr. Damapre, also assured the Asantehene to continue his good works to promote peace in the country and indicated some measures that have been put in place to safeguard the security of Ghanaians.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Asantehene for their enormous support in building the nation.

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