The Commanding Officer of the Achiase Jungle Warfare School in the Eastern Region, Lt. Col. Jacob Codjoe, has warned individuals intending to disrupt the peace on election day, December 7, 2024.
He cautioned troublemakers to desist from such actions, emphasising that the military will act decisively to maintain order.
Speaking at a public event in a video shared on social media, Lt. Col. Codjoe made it clear that his unit will take all necessary legal measures to ensure a peaceful election process.
He stated emphatically that if the Police request military assistance, his team will respond promptly and with force against anyone attempting to incite violence.
“I am telling you here that I will come in this December 7 only within the Akyemansa enclave when the Police tell me they cannot handle the situation. And when I come, I will not talk. I will beat you and the hell out of you. I always want people to try me, so those seated here, any of you can try me on that day or any of my men on that day.
“When you go to the polling station, just cast your vote, go home and sleep. When it is 5 pm, come, and they will tell you where to stand. They will count for you, if you win, clap and go home. Then you will not have any problem with me and my people. We are not going to sit down for just two or three people to distort the peace that Ghana is enjoying.”
He emphasised that every Ghanaian owe it a duty to ensure that there’s peace in the country at all times.
“We have a duty as religious heads, as security heads, as family heads and as individuals to protect the good things we have as a country. And the only good thing we have as a country now is the peace we are enjoying because, with peace, everything can go on.”
Lt. Col. Codjoe further warned of the severe consequences for civilians should the peace be disrupted, highlighting the hardships that violence and unrest bring.
“If we distort it now, nothing can go on. See, you will be hungry more than me, and it is a fact. Because when there is war, I will still feed; I will get food from everyone because I will come and beat you and collect your food, and I will feed, and it is a fact. I am hungry; you think if I see food with you and I have a weapon, I will not kill you and take it?
“I will do, and so it means that you will suffer more than me. But I don’t want you to suffer, so I will beat the hell out of you. So please, if you want us to continue to live in peace so that we can come around and be talking to you and be happy with you, then this election, let’s maintain the peace that we are enjoying.”
