Henry Quartey, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, recently issued a stern warning to social media users who threaten violence ahead of the upcoming elections.

Speaking in Accra, he emphasized that those using social media to incite instability will face legal consequences in competent courts.

“Often times, we read in the papers, and we see people threatening on social media. Very soon, anybody who makes a threatening statement to incite violence before, during and after the elections we will make sure the law deals with the person in a court of competent jurisdiction,” he said when he addressed personnel of the Ghana Police Service in Accra on July 17.

At the same event, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia commended the Ghana Police Service for its pivotal role in maintaining peace and highlighted ongoing reforms under Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

Dr. Bawumia also inaugurated the Ghana Police Shop, aimed at providing officers nationwide with necessary uniforms and logistical support.“The people of Ghana have witnessed a significant transformation of the Police Service under our administration, a community and stakeholder engagement, enhanced intelligence operations and ensured a more responsive preparation, especially in the general elections.

“The Police Shop is a dedicated shop where officers of the Police Service can purchase additional uniform items in support of what their respective institutions can provide, this will ensure officers always come out smart in their uniforms and also procure additional logistics to deliver on their mandate,” Dr Bawumia stated.

The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare assured of the commitment of the Police Service to ensuring peaceful elections.

“Under the National Election Committee, we will do our utmost best working once again with all security agencies to ensure that this year’s elections are peaceful. And the country will continually be seen as a trail blazer and the rest of the continent will know, and we will go all out to ensure there is peace,” Dr Dampare said.