The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by the Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, suggesting that the military plans to stage a coup if the upcoming elections turn violent.
In a statement signed by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations, GAF dismissed Dr. Akwetey’s allegations as false and misleading.
“The Ghana Armed Forces has not held any press conference at which it declared its intention to take over the country,” the statement emphasized.
Brigadier General Aggrey-Quashie clarified that GAF’s role is to support the Ghana Police Service when requested, not to overthrow the government, stating, “We wish to make it clear that GAF has no intention to stage a coup and will prevent and resist any individual, group, or organization seeking to take over unlawfully the power of government.”
The statement urged civil society groups and the media to refrain from using GAF’s name to heighten political tension. “We are looking forward to peaceful elections come December 2024,” Brigadier General Aggrey-Quashie said, emphasizing GAF’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability.
The Ghana Armed Forces reassures citizens of its commitment to peaceful elections and urges all stakeholders to work together to ensure a tranquil atmosphere for lawful activities.
