Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) to remain impartial amidst any undue pressure from President Akufo-Addo.
During the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Mr. Asiedu Nketia encouraged the IGP to remain firm and play fair in the run-up to the 2024 general elections, despite any external influences.
He stressed the significance of the security forces’ independence and neutrality, especially as the 2024 general elections approach.
Mr Asiedu Nketia also noted that President Akufo-Addo will not be there to protect the security officials when the day of accountability arrives.
“My message to the IGP and the Chief of Defense Staff is simple, the day you were commissioned into leadership of our security services, you swore an oath to protect the interest of Ghanaians. You didn’t swear to protect the interest of any regime that is in power for the time being."
"We know you’re working under undue pressure, but, please you can absorb that pressure and do the right thing for the next four months.
“If you fail, on the day of accountability, you will not have the president who is pressuring you now to come to your defence, you will be left on your own and your God.
“This is the time for positive defiance. You cannot be following wrong instructions under the excuse of order from above, no order from above. You swore an oath to protect this country," he said.
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