The Presidency has reemphasised the commitment of the government to ensure partisanship is eschewed by the Ghana Armed Forces.
The Office says Ghana’s military has built a reputation for itself, both locally and internationally, hence its professionalism cannot be compromised by partisanship.
The comments come on the back of some publications indicating the President has had a meeting with the heads of the security agencies to make leadership adjustments to prosecute an agenda in the December 07, 2024 polls.
In a statement issued Thursday, January 04, 2024, and signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, it assured that the polls would be conducted in a free and fair manner without any rigging.
“The Armed Forces is an important institution of State that has, over the years, built an enviable reputation for its professionalism in the conduct of its duties, both at national and international levels.
“The Akufo-Addo-led administration shall continue to guard earnestly this reputation by ensuring that partisanship is eschewed from the operations of the Ghana Armed Forces.
“The President assures Ghanaians that the 2024 general elections will be conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner, devoid of electoral violence. Entities or persons who will attempt to disrupt the elections will be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the country.
The Presidency also added that, “in the interest of safeguarding the peace and stability of Ghana, the public is urged to disregard such unfounded speculations and publications aimed at triggering agitations within the rank and file of the Armed Forces.”
Meanwhile, the statement admitted that indeed there was a meeting between the stakeholders mentioned in the allegations, it is not something that is politically motivated but a ritual that is undertaken at the beginning of each year.
“Indeed, the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, held a meeting with Heads of Security agencies at Jubilee House on 2nd January 2024, a meeting which has become an annual feature on the President’s calendar at the beginning of the New Year.
“At these meetings, the Heads of Security agencies call on the President to offer him their best wishes for the coming year, with the President also using the opportunity to express his appreciation to them for their continued commitment to safeguarding the peace and stability of the nation. Contrary to the allegations made in the publication on social media, no such discussions about changes to the hierarchy of the Armed Forces were held during the meeting,” the statement explained in detail.
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