Interior Minister Henry Quartey has strongly denied accusations from the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, claiming that Mr Quartey is involved in attempts to rig the upcoming December elections.

Mr Gbande had alleged that Quartey was holding clandestine meetings with the Deputy Inspector General of Police and the Director of the National Intelligence Bureau to manipulate the electoral process.

Mr Quartey has dismissed these allegations as "baseless" and "unfortunate," asserting that they are intended to undermine public trust in the government.

He has demanded a retraction from Mr Gbande and warned of potential legal action if the claims are not withdrawn.

“This statement is very unfortunate coming from a Deputy General Secretary of a big political party like the NDC. He is making a very wild allegation. He is inciting the public. We have to get him to retract,” Mr Quartey said.

He added, “If he doesn’t do so, then I will seek legal redress to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that neither I, nor the National Intelligence Bureau, nor the Deputy IGP are planning to rig elections. This cannot continue.”

Despite the controversy, Mr Quartey reassured the public of the government's commitment to a peaceful transition of power should the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lose the election.

“If people think that they want us to go, we will hand over peacefully. But as long as we are in power and the security apparatus and architecture of this country remain, nobody will misbehave in this country. If they do, we will let the law deal with them,” he stated.

The Interior Minister's response underscores the seriousness with which he views the allegations and the need for accountability and transparency in the electoral process.