The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has issued a strong warning to potential troublemakers ahead of the Akwatia by-election which is scheduled for September 2, declaring that the
Christian Tetteh Yohuno says that the Police will not tolerate any form of violence during the electoral process and assured Ghanaians that officers are fully prepared to maintain peace.
Speaking during a visit today to the Police Training School in Kyerematen, Eastern Region, he said, “We are ready with the men. We have the men who can handle this situation and our eyes are red for Akwatia and nobody should think of coming to cause trouble.”
He stressed that no political party or individual should mobilize forces to disrupt the process or attempt to tamper with ballot security.
“We have prepared our men adequately to handle this situation, and that I informed the political parties as I met them yesterday.” he said.
The IGP also revealed that special prison trucks, which he described as “Black Marias”, will be deployed to the constituency to ensure swift arrests and detention of offenders.
He explained, “Black Maria is the prison on wheels. We have a truck that is well prepared to keep people who cause trouble.”
IGP further assured that the police would maintain professionalism, impartiality, and discipline while on duty, and that every measure had been put in place to protect voters, electoral officers, political parties, and observers.
Ahead of the by-election, a high-level security meeting was held between Parliament’s Security and Intelligence, Defence, and Interior committees and top law enforcement officials. Discussions centered on operational protocols aimed at preventing unrest similar to that which marred the Ablekuma North re-run.
This by-election comes after the passing of the former MP for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, who represented the Akwatia constituency in Parliament from January 2025 until his death in July 2025.
