The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called upon the Ghana Police Service to maintain law and order at various collation centres across the country.

This appeal comes in response to reported disturbances allegedly instigated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in key constituencies, including Damongo, Ablekuma North, Techiman South, Aowin, Obuasi East, and Tema Central.

At a press conference held in Accra on Sunday, December 8, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua condemned the actions of these individuals, referring to them as "thugs" causing unrest at collation centres.

He urged the police to take swift action to restore order and ensure the safety of electoral processes.

The NPP's call underscores the importance of maintaining peace and security during the electoral process, particularly at collation centres where votes are tallied.

The party emphasised the need for all political actors to support the police and the Electoral Commission in upholding the integrity of the elections.

“The NPP has with great concern taken notice of the violent conducts of the NDC thugs as some the constituencies collation centres ie Damongo, Ablekuma North, Techiman South, Aowin, Obuasi East, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Fanteakwa North, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Akwatia, Trobu and Tema Central."

“Indeed, data that made our flagbearer to concede this morning shows clearly that the NPP has won the constituencies I have mentioned but the NDC knowing very well that they lost these seats to the NPP are unwilling to accept their fate and are desperately seeking to compel the EC to do their bidding."

“We vehemently condemn these attacks are serving notice that we shall resist every attempt to temper with the result of the parliamentary elections in these constituencies. I call on the IGP…Mr IGP we believe you have seen what is happening at the various collation centres and as a political party the NPP we are calling on you to maintain law and order at the various collation centres."

“We must ensure that the rights and safety of all our citizens are protected. We must not allow illegal looting and intimidation of our citizens, and I call on the leadership of the NDC to call its supporters to order and condemn these unnecessary acts of violence,” he stated.

In response, the Ghana Police Service has assured the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order during the election period.

The police have outlined comprehensive security measures, including the deployment of adequate personnel to collation centres, to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process.