Director-General for Legal and Prosecutions at the Ghana Police Service COP Nathan Kofi Boakye Police has said the police are ready to arrest and deal with electoral offenders ahead of 2020 general elections.
According to him, they are building on electoral laws for 120 Police officers made up of investigators, District and Unit commanders, as well as and Divisional commanders in the Eastern region adding that the training is being carried out nationwide.
COP Nathan Kofi Boakye added that it’s not only in Koforidua but they have done that in Accra region, Tamale, Damango, Western North, Ahafo and Police Headquarters for the police management team including the Inspector General of Police.
Speaking to the press in Koforidua, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye added that the Police Administration is preparing training for personnel in all aspects.
“We are training the patrolmen in Huhunya to give protection to Ghanaians adding that it is very important to train the policemen to gather evidence to prosecute electoral offenders,’’ he said.
COP Nathan Kofi Boakye also advised police personnel to be neutral and discharge their duties in firmness without fear or favour to help build public confidence.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Solomon Nartey
