The Ghana Police Service is currently investigating the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande, for making inciteful comments ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Mr Mustafa Gbande has asked Ghanaians to arm themselves with guns and machetes when they go to vote in the 2024 general elections.

He made these remarks on Okay FM's 'Ade Akye Abia' programme, where he said that he had advised the NDC leadership to prepare in advance for the NPP's anticipated alleged misdoings.

He said that this was the only way to ensure free and fair elections and to prevent the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) from intimidating and harassing the voters.

"They think the way to go is violence, so I've told our leaders that if possible, let's prepare twice the NPP and wait for them, when you are going to the polling station, put a cutlass in your pocket, that way nobody will misbehave towards you. If we do, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will not be able to misbehave toward us," he said.

On December 21, the Police in a Facebook post noted that they "have commenced investigations into the matter in line with the laws and democratic values of the country."

Mr Gbande's statement has sparked a lot of reactions and criticisms from the public and the political parties, who have condemned his call for violence and lawlessness.

Meanwhile, the Police has noted that it will continue to work with other sister security agencies diligently and patriotically to maintain the peace and security in the country "which has made Ghana a beacon of hope on the continent and beyond."

"We wish to assure the public that under our watch no one will be allowed to undermine the peace, security, law and order in our beloved country," the statement added.