Collation phase begins: Police and EC announce tight collation centre security protocols

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Electoral Commission (EC), has announced a series of security measures for collation centres nationwide as the electoral process transitions to the collation of results phase.

In a media briefing this evening, the police emphasised the importance of maintaining security, law and order during this critical period.

To this end, stringent access and operational controls have been introduced at collation centres.

According to the police, only accredited individuals, including media personnel, candidates and their agents, and other EC-accredited observers, would be permitted entry to collation centres.

Screening procedures will be conducted for all individuals entering these areas.

Additionally, unauthorised vehicles are barred from entering the premises, and motorbikes will not be permitted within 100 meters of the centres.

These measures are designed to replicate protocol typically observed during Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

The police called on all stakeholders to comply with these arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure process.

“The police have worked with the Electoral Commission to implement mechanisms to ensure security, law, and order across the country.

We urge all stakeholders to fully comply with these arrangements until the process is completed,” the statement read.

The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and order as the election results are collated.