The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Organisation Committee Chairperson, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, has announced that between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security for the party's National Delegates Conference and national elections in Kumasi. The personnel will handle traffic management, secure hostels where delegates and guests are staying, and provide security around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and within the venue. This move aims to ensure a peaceful and smooth conduct of the conference.
According to Karbo, preparations for the National Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, are far advanced, with delegates arriving in Kumasi and settling into their designated hostels. Public address systems are being set up at the venue, while security personnel have been deployed around the stadium. The party has expressed confidence in the conduct of the aspirants and delegates, saying the contestants have been cooperative throughout the process.
Karbo commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Ashanti Regional Police Command for their cooperation ahead of the conference. He urged delegates to conduct themselves responsibly to ensure a successful conference. The party is committed to ensuring that the conference proceeds smoothly, with all necessary arrangements in place.
The NPP National Delegates Conference will see 7,163 delegates elect national officers in Kumasi. The party has set up 31 voting centres to speed up the national executive elections. This move is expected to enhance the voting process and ensure that the elections are conducted in a transparent and efficient manner.
Karbo expressed confidence in the readiness of the party for the national elections, stating that all necessary arrangements have been made. He noted that the IGP has been fantastic so far, and his regional command has been cooperative with the party. The deployment of 3,000 to 4,000 police personnel is expected to provide a high level of security for the conference.
The NPP national elections are a crucial event in the country's political calendar, and the party is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the conference is conducted peacefully and successfully. The elections will see the election of national officers, and the party is committed to ensuring that the process is transparent and fair.
In related news, some aspirants have expressed concerns about the destruction of their posters, which they claim breaches democratic principles. However, the party has assured that it will investigate the matter and take necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future.
Key points
- 3,000-4,000 police personnel deployed for NPP national elections in Kumasi.
- NPP National Delegates Conference scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
- 7,163 delegates to elect national officers in Kumasi.
