Strategic budget allocation for security in the 2024 elections

As Ghana approaches the 2024 elections, it is imperative that the government, through the Finance Ministry, transparently discloses any budget allocations specifically designated for state security services. Such transparency is crucial not only for accountability but also to assure the citizens of Ghana that adequate preparations are being made to maintain peace and order during the electoral process.

The role of Parliament, particularly the Committee on the Interior, becomes vital in this regard. It is essential that Parliament, as a house of records, exercises its oversight functions by rigorously questioning the Committee Chairman and the Chairman of the Police Council (the Vice President) on the specific plans and budgetary provisions made to safeguard the nation’s security during this critical period.

As Ghana approaches the 2024 elections, it is imperative that the government, through the Finance Ministry, transparently discloses any budget allocations specifically designated for state security services. Such transparency is crucial not only for accountability but also to assure the citizens of Ghana that adequate preparations are being made to maintain peace and order during the electoral process.

The role of Parliament, particularly the Committee on the Interior, becomes vital in this regard. It is essential that Parliament, as a house of records, exercises its oversight functions by rigorously questioning the Committee Chairman and the Chairman of the Police Council (the Vice President) on the specific plans and budgetary provisions made to safeguard the nation’s security during this critical period.

The writer is a security consultant