Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Cudjoe, the Commanding Officer of the Eastern Region’s Achiase Jungle Warfare School, has sent a strong warning to anyone attempting to disturb the peace during the elections scheduled for December 7.
Lt. Col. Cudjoe stated in a video that received a lot of attention on Thursday that if law enforcement failed to keep the peace during the election season, the military would not think twice about taking action.
The commanding officer emphasized that if the situation worsens and becomes unmanageable for the Ghana Police Service, the military is prepared to intervene and take serious action.
According to him, the military is present to play a vital role in preserving peace and order throughout the election, making sure that no one tries to sabotage it by using violence or threats.
Although he emphasized that the military would not be reluctant to step in if needed, Lt. Col. Cudjoe assured the public that the military would collaborate closely with the police to ensure national security.
With political tensions rising in the run-up to the polls, the commanding officer’s announcement comes as worries about possible election-related violence are growing.
Lt. Col. Cudjoe called for peaceful behavior and respect for the rule of law in his speech, urging all residents to responsibly exercise their democratic rights.
“I am telling you here that I will only come in here this 7th December within the Akyemansa enclave when the police tell me that they cannot, and when I come, I will not talk, I will beat the hell out of you and will leave you.”
“When you go to the polling stations, just cast your vote, go home, go and sleep. When it is 5 pm, come, they will tell you where to stand, they will count for you, if you win, clap, go home then you will not have any problem with me and my people,” he advised.
Source: myjoyonline.com