The Northern Regional Police Command has pledged maximum security for the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Tamale Central Constituency, scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025.
At a press briefing in Tamale, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Wisdom Lavoe, the Regional Police Commander, outlined measures aimed at guaranteeing a transparent, peaceful, and incident-free exercise.
He disclosed that about 400 security personnel would be deployed across the constituency to maintain law and order during the polls.
According to ACP Lavoe, the deployment would draw personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Immigration Service, and other relevant agencies.
These officers, he said, would be positioned at polling centres and strategic points to deter violence and swiftly respond to any disturbances. “We are determined to ensure that delegates, aspirants, and the general public feel safe throughout the process,” ACP Lavoe assured.
As part of efforts to manage voter flow and avoid overcrowding, the Command has worked closely with stakeholders to create four polling centres within the constituency.
This, the Commander explained, would ease congestion, ensure early counting of ballots, and facilitate a smooth declaration of results. “The arrangement will not only reduce tension but also strengthen confidence in the process,” he added.
ACP Lavoe cautioned that access to voting venues would be strictly regulated. Only individuals accredited by the Electoral Commission and the NDC would be permitted entry.
He warned that anyone who attempted to breach the security protocols or engage in misconduct would be dealt with decisively. “The Police will not tolerate any act of lawlessness. We will enforce the law without fear or favour,” he emphasized.
The Commander appealed to aspirants, party officials, and delegates to conduct themselves responsibly and put the interest of peace above personal or factional gains. “We expect all stakeholders to abide by the rules and to respect the democratic process,” he urged.
He also revealed that the Police are working in close collaboration with the Electoral Commission and the NDC’s election committee to ensure that the primaries are credible.
Officers detailed for duty have been briefed and tasked to display professionalism and impartiality at all times. “Our officers are fully prepared and committed to upholding the integrity of the elections,” he said.
The stakes are high in the Tamale Central Constituency, where 12 aspirants have been cleared to contest in what is expected to be one of the most competitive primaries in the Northern Region.
A total of 1,551 delegates are eligible to vote at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, which will serve as the central collation centre. The primary is a critical step in preparing for the scheduled by-elections, following the untimely demise of the incumbent MP Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in the August 6 tragic helicopter clash.
The contest has generated intense interest, both locally and nationally, with analysts predicting that the outcome could shape internal dynamics within the party in the region.
The Police Command’s strategy of combining visibility, stakeholder engagement, and strict enforcement of rules has been welcomed by civil society actors and election observers.
For ACP Lavoe, the guiding principle remains simple: “Our objective is to guarantee peace, fairness, and transparency. We want to ensure that by the close of polls, everyone can point to this exercise as a model of a credible and peaceful election.”
With a large field of aspirants and a sizeable delegate base, the role of the Police in ensuring calm and fairness will be critical in shaping both the perception and the outcome of the primaries.
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