The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called on the military to keep their officers from stationing at the various polling stations during and after the December 7, general election.
The Speaker revealed that his outfit would engage the President, flagbearers of the various political parties, security services, among other stakeholders, on measures to ensure free, fair, and credible elections.
The Rt. Hon. Speaker maintained that the military must stay away from polling or voting centres unless they are called in to deal with a situation.
“We don’t want to see the military during the election. When there is a need to call them, they will be called, but they should not be at polling or voting centres.
Alban Bagbin again expressed serious concerns regarding the escalating youth unemployment in the country.
He warned that the current levels of joblessness and homelessness among the youth could lead to significant and potentially dangerous repercussions in the forthcoming elections.
