Akwatia By-Election: Ghana Police Must Protect Every Voter Without Favoritism – William Boadi, EA
Accra, Ghana Monday, September 2, 2025
As the people of Akwatia prepare to cast their votes in the by-election scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, the Educate Africa Institute (EAI) is calling on the Ghana Police Service to rise to the occasion by ensuring equal protection and fairness for every Ghanaian, regardless of political affiliation.
In a statement issued by William Boadi, a respected political analyst and the Executive Director of EAI, the Institute emphasized that security forces must remain neutral and professional, serving as protectors of peace—not passive bystanders to violence. “The Ghana Police Service must protect every voter, not a selected few,” Mr. Boadi stated. “We are one people, and under no circumstance should favoritism, bias, or negligence endanger the lives of any Ghanaian during the by-election.”
Citing a concerning precedent during the Ablekuma North Constituency by-election, Mr. Boadi recalled how police officers were visibly present yet allegedly failed to intervene when known members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) were physically attacked. “During the Ablekuma North by-election, Ghanaians saw police officers standing by while some individuals key members of the NPP were beaten like goats. That must never happen again,” he warned. “No journalist should be assaulted, no citizen should be intimidated. Our democracy must work for all of us.”
The EAI, a non-partisan civil society organization advocating for peace, civic education, and democratic accountability, has long called for reforms in how security agencies conduct themselves during politically charged events. With the Akwatia by-election attracting national attention, the Institute sees this as an opportunity for the police to restore public confidence in their neutrality and professionalism.
Key Demands from Educate Africa Institute (EAI):
Equal protection for all voters and political participants
Zero tolerance for brutality or selective inaction by police
Full safety for journalists and media personnel on duty
Upholding of democratic values without fear or favor
Mr. Boadi further urged all stakeholders including political parties, the Electoral Commission, the media, and the people of Akwatia to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during and after the election. “Elections should not be a time for violence or division. Let us use this by-election to showcase unity, maturity, and respect for the democratic process,” he said.
As Ghana continues to uphold its image as one of Africa’s most stable democracies, the outcome of Tuesday’s by-election will reflect not only the will of the people of Akwatia but also the strength of national institutions tasked with safeguarding that will. “Let the police wear the uniform of justice not that of silence or bias. Ghana is bigger than any party or personality,” Mr. Boadi concluded.
Issued by:
William Boadi
Executive Director of Educate Africa Institute (EAI), Educationist Political analyst and Social Worker.
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EAI: Education and Social Justice.