Election 2020: 6,187 flashpoints identified - IGP

The leadership of the Ghana Police Service says it has identified 6,178 flashpoint ahead of the upcoming polls.

Following this, Inspector General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh said, the police Service has is prepared and has adopted efficient measures to be able to patrol these areas and ensure a free fair and transparent Electoral process.

Addressing journalists at a press briefing on Wednesday, November 4, 20, 2020, the IGP said,

"We have identified 6,178 flashpoints nationwide. Our approach in these areas will be slightly different from what we will do in others. Patrols will be visible to prevent any mishap"

The IGP also added that the service will operate joint operation centres on election.

This he explained will prevent disinformation and election-related violence in the upcoming polls.

"On the election day, we will operate joint operation centres which will have monitoring teams. We will also continue to engage the media on our electoral process, until the process itself is over," he added Read Full Story