The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa has observed that the relentless pursuit of power has reached unprecedented levels of intensity.

As a result, she says no person is exempted from the fervent determination to secure power during elections.

Speaking at a meeting of the National Election Security Task Force on the upcoming District Assembly Elections, Mrs Jean Mensa said no election can be taken for granted, and expressed concern over what she said were some individuals' deliberate attempts to undermine the peace and security during elections.

According to the Chairperson, these individuals make deliberate efforts to tarnish the reputation of both the Electoral Commission and the Ghana Police Service while discharging their responsibilities in the conduct of elections.

She said “Indeed, in the bid to capture power, our politicians and their supporters use all manner of methods to achieve their goal.

“In the wake of this, our security and safety are not spared. Based on past experiences, it is now clear that we cannot take any election for granted. Gone are the days when we could take lightly the security arrangements for non-competitive elections, such as the upcoming district assembly election,” she said.

For his part, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare assured the preparedness of the police before, during and after the District Assembly Elections.

He said that the security services have resolved not to overlook any detail, particularly with the District Assembly Elections scheduled to take place across the country.

"We’ve decided, in consultation with my brothers, who are the heads of the various security agencies, to ensure that we put in place the Election Security Task Force to operationalise and firm up the security arrangements for the upcoming District Assembly Elections.

"We want to assure you that with my brother here being the most senior in line, we want to give you the assurance that we will keep ensuring that in every election that is conducted, there is peace,” Dr Dampare said.