Uphold law and order at collation centers – NPP tells IGP

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua has cautioned against any attempt to tamper with the results of the parliamentary elections.

Speaking at press conference on Sunday night, he urged Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to uphold law and order at collation centers throughout the nation.

Justin Kodua accused supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of instigating chaos at collation centers in constituencies where, according to him, the NPP had clearly won.

He wants the leadership of the NDC “to call their supporters to order and condemn these unnecessary acts of violence.”

“We must not allow illegal looting and intimidation of our citizens. Indeed, data that made our flag bearer concede this morning shows clearly that the NPP has won the constituencies I’ve mentioned. But the NDC, knowing very well that they have lost these seats to the NPP, are unwilling to accept their fate and are desperately seeking to compel the EC to do their bidding,” he stated.

The NPP General Secretary condemned the acts of violence attributed to NDC supporters and stressed that his party would not tolerate any attempts to tamper with the election results.

“We vehemently condemn these attacks and are serving notice that we shall resist every attempt to swiftly take action.

“Mr. IGP, you made a promise to political parties on two different occasions when we met you at your office, and your words were unambiguous—that you’ll see to it that we have free, fair, and transparent elections,” he said.

He urged the IGP to protect the rights and safety of citizens at the collation centers and to prevent any illegal intimidation.

Mr. Kodua reminded the IGP of his pledge to guarantee free, fair, and transparent elections and urged him to swiftly take action.

Source:onuaonline.com