Retired Police officer and former head of operations of the Police Service, ACP Benjamin Agordzo, emphasized that suggesting the military won’t be involved in election security is incorrect.
He explained that while the police typically manage security at polling stations and collation centers, the military still plays crucial roles in other aspects of election security.
Agordzo clarified that the military’s involvement might not be visible at polling stations or collation centers but could be necessary in other areas, such as border security to prevent infiltration by terrorists while the police focus on election-related duties.
He disagreed with the assertion made by DCOP Gabriel Prince Waabu that the military would not be involved in election security.
Agordzo stated that Waabu’s statement was overly emphatic and did not accurately represent the complexities of election security management.
Agordzo highlighted the different roles within election security management, emphasizing that while the police may be at the forefront during elections, other security forces, including the military, play vital roles in ensuring peace, security, and law and order.
He urged for a more nuanced understanding of election security dynamics and cautioned against making blanket statements that the military would not be involved in election security, as this oversimplifies the situation and could be misleading.