The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has called on Ghanaians to exhibit a high sense of patriotism, maturity, and love for humanity during the December 2024 general elections.

Dr. Dampare stated that while the security agencies are prepared to police the elections, the active participation of citizens and stakeholders is crucial for a smooth process. He emphasized that if everyone plays their role, the election will be a positive civic experience.

The IGP made these remarks at an election preparation program organized by the Trades Union Congress in Accra.

The event, held under the theme "The role of workers and social partners in securing peaceful elections for national development," aimed to highlight the importance of collective effort in ensuring peaceful and successful elections.

“The security agencies are ready for the elections, ready to keep the peace, ready to secure the country and ready to ensure law and order. All that we have to do as citizens is to play our part, and all other stakeholders must do is play their part.

“And if we are to do three things right, we will see that playing our part is the easiest thing that we can do for our beloved country. And the three things stem from being matured; maturity across all ages is very necessary, patriotism; patriotism towards nation such that we put Ghana first and all other things secondary and thirdly we need love for humanity,” the IGP said.

He stressed, “If we can operate on this principle we will see that our duty in this whole election process is a simple civic process that is enjoyable”.

He also highlighted the operational readiness of the National Election Command Centre at the Police headquarters, which has been actively managing election-related issues and collaborating with the national election security task force to guarantee the smooth conduct of elections in the country.