The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has firmly stated that the EC has no role in the deployment of military personnel or any election-related security arrangements.
This statement comes in response to concerns following the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) announcement about deploying military personnel to designated areas for election security. The GAF clarified that no military officers would be stationed at polling stations.
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Addressing the media during an update on the December 7 elections, Madam Mensa said:
“In terms of security, we have no hand in it and we do not make security arrangements.”
Her comments aim to reassure the public and clarify the distinct responsibilities of the EC and security agencies. The EC’s primary role is to ensure a transparent, credible electoral process, while security planning and deployment remain under the purview of the relevant agencies.
As tensions rise ahead of the polls, the clarification underscores the importance of collaboration and role clarity to ensure peaceful and fair elections in Ghana.
