The Minister of State at the Interior Ministry and Member of Parliament for the Abetifi Constituency in the Eastern Region, Bryan Acheampong, has assured Ghanaian voters that, the Interior Ministry responsible for the internal security of the country has the “men” to protect every eligible Ghanaian who will step out to vote on December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
According to the Minister, the days of intimidation and snatching of ballot boxes are over.
Mr. Acheampong gave this assurance when he addressed a rally at Anyinam in the Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region as part of President Akufo-Addo’s two-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region.
“I stand here today to assure you that the government of Ghana has the men to protect you (the Ghanaian people) during, before, and after the 2020 elections. We have the men,” Bryan Acheampong said.
“The days of intimidation in Ghana are over. This is a solemn promise I am making to all Ghanaians. We are well prepared for the election, the military is prepared, the Police are ready, the Immigration Service is ready, the Prisons Service is ready, all the security agencies are prepared to ensure the safety of every Ghanaian. To this end, don’t be afraid when you step out to vote,” the security chief further stated.
President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo, on his part, thanked the people of Atewa West and East Constituencies and the Kwahu enclave for their massive support for the ruling NPP since 1992.
“Since we started voting in Ghana under the fourth republican constitution, Nkawkaw and the Kwaku state have stayed with the NPP and I am here to say a big thank for your loyalty,” the President said.
“I wish to further submit to you that if my work over the last four years has been pleasing to you and I have not disappointed you, then I plead with you to vote massively for me to continue all the good works I have started,” President Akufo-Addo added.
The President as part of the tour made whistle stops in Nkawkaw, in the Nkawkaw Constituency, Anyinam, in Atiwa East Constituency, Kwabeng, in the Atiwa West Constituency, Osino in the Fanteakwa South Constituency, Begoro in the Fanteakwa North Constituency and Tafo in the Abuakwa North Constituency.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
