According to him, anyone found guilty of exhibiting aggres­sive masculinity to cause fear and panic among voters would face immediate arrest and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.

Dr Dampare made the call at the National Election Security Taskforce (NESTF) meeting with political parties in Accra yester­day to discuss ways in ensuring peaceful elections come Decem­ber 7.

Dr Dampare (standing) addressing representatives of Political Parties Photo Victor A. Buxton

The IGP emphasised that the security agencies in the country would “maintain zero tolerance” for any behaviour that disrupted the peace and security of the electoral process.

“We will not tolerate intimi­dation or violence near polling stations. If you try to intimidate others, we will find you and take you in. We will ensure every Gha­naian feels safe and secure while voting,” he said.

He urged all stakeholders to prioritise the country’s security and refrain from actions that could disturb the peace of the country during the December 7 polls.

The IGP also cautioned against the use of uniforms that resem­ble those of security personnel, stating that, it was unacceptable during the election period.

The IGP, therefore, advised individuals who impersonated security personnels during the elections that they would be ar­rested and dealt with by law when caught.

Furthermore, he emphasised that only state security agencies were authorised to provide securi­ty during the elections, hence the need for the public to be cautious of people who impersonated security personnels.

“It is a zero tolerance issue when it comes to people wanting to present themselves in a manner that makes them look in a way close to being one of us,” he said.

The IGP also stressed the importance of transparent re­porting by the media to prevent the spread of “misinformation and disinformation,” especially with the elections just around the corner.

He urged the media to work closely with the police to ensure “accurate and reliable informa­tion” was disseminated to the public during the elections.

For his part, the Director of Research and Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Evans Nimako, praised the secu­rity agencies, media, and Electoral Commission (EC) officials for their roles in the special voting on December 2, 2024.

He called on the EC and stake­holders to replicate the successful mechanisms implemented during the special voting to ensure a well-organised election on Thurs­day for voters in the Eastern and Western regions.

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Fifi Kwetey, expressed satisfaction with the assurances given by the security agencies and the EC to ensure peaceful elections on December 7.

Mr Kwetey assured that the party would ensure its members and executives adhere to instruc­tions and maintain peace before, during, and after the elections.