Ghana Police Service is investigating an alleged inciteful comment attributed to the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande.
Mustapha Gbande, in the discussion Okay FM advised voters should arm themselves with cutlasses when heading to the polls for the December 7 general elections in 2024.
“I have told the leadership of the NDC that we have to prepare in advance for the NPP ahead of the elections. when we are going to the polling station, let’s carry with us cutlasses. if we do, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will not be able to misbehave toward us.”
A comment which the Police Service in a statement said they have begun investigations into, in line with the laws and democratic values of the country.
“The Police will continue to work with other sister security agencies diligently and patriotically to maintain the peace and security in our country which has made Ghana a beacon of hope on the continent and beyond.
“We wish to assure the public that under our watch no one will be allowed to undermine the peace, security, law and order in our beloved country.”
"We wish to assure the public that under our watch no one will be allowed to undermine the peace, security, law and order in our beloved country."