“Commander assures peaceful polls, warns troublemakers the law will deal with them.”
Damongo, Nov. 12, 2026 – The Savannah Regional Police Command has declared its readiness to provide security for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional elections slated for this weekend.
DCOP Reynolds Manteaw, the Savannah Regional Police Commander, said over 200 police officers will be deployed to prevent violence before, during and after the polls.
The NDC will hold the elections for its youth and women’s wings on Saturday, November 14, 2026, followed by the general regional elections on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
According to ACP Manteaw, other security personnel will operate in plain clothes among the crowd on the ground to gather information, identify potential troublemakers and forestall any acts of violence.
He explained that this approach will enable the police to respond swiftly to any possible threats.
“We are ready for the exercise and will put the necessary measures in place for peaceful elections,” he said.
ACP Manteaw appealed to all stakeholders to contribute positively to peaceful voting and to remain law-abiding, cautioning that the law will deal with anyone who attempts to cause trouble.
He also urged members of the public to cooperate with the police to ensure the elections are peaceful.
The NDC is conducting regional elections across all 16 regions of Ghana, with over 260 delegates expected to cast their votes in the Savannah Region to elect candidates into various positions.
The Savannah Region’s elections will take place at the Community Center in Damongo.
