The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno has announced that at least 70 police personnel will be deployed at each polling station for the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race.
Speaking during a peace pact meeting at Alisa Hotel in Accra on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the IGP assured the NPP of a violent free election.
He said all operational plans for the constituencies have been made but for Bawku where they would be needing military assistant, thus, a letter has been sent to Ghana Armed Forces to augment security on January 31, 2026.
The IGP cautioned persons who made open statement on social media that they would be using macho men during the elections to desist from their intentions.
“We have enough police personnel on the field, with the exception of Bawku. That is the area where we may need the support of the military,” Mr. Yohuno stated.
“We are assuring you that at least 70 is the minimum number of police personnel that will be stationed at each polling station. We have deployed heavily, and all senior officers will be present at the polling stations.”
Also, Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu (Joewise), has told all the flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to commit to accepting the outcome of the January 31, 2026, election.