Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has commended the Ghana Police Service for their professionalism in managing potentially volatile situations during the 2024 general elections.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, December 14, Mr. Braimah reflected on the challenges posed by the actions of some youth during the election period and emphasized that the police’s decisions were instrumental in preventing the escalation of chaos.

“It got to a point I was scared about the actions of the youth,” he revealed. Mr. Braimah explained that if the police had resorted to forceful measures such as tear gas or pepper spray, the situation could have spiraled into chaos and even caused a stampede.

“All that would have happened would have been unpleasant,” he added, underscoring the gravity of the potential consequences.

He applauded the police for their professionalism in handling the situation, particularly considering the scale of the national elections, which he described as far more complex compared to a by-election involving fewer constituencies.

“The police did a fantastic and professional job and must be commended,” Mr. Braimah stated.

He noted that the sheer number of polling stations and constituencies posed significant challenges, yet the police’s approach ensured peace and order throughout the process.