NPP national elections: 3,000–4,000 police to handle security, traffic in Kumasi – Karbo

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Organisation Committee Chairperson, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, says between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security for the party’s National Delegates Conference and national elections in Kumasi. He said the personnel would be responsible for traffic management, securing hostels where delegates and guests are staying, and providing security around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and within the venue.

Mr Karbo commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Ashanti Regional Police Command for their cooperation ahead of the conference. He said preparations for the National Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, were far advanced, with delegates arriving in Kumasi and settling into their designated hostels. Mr Karbo said public address systems were being set up at the venue, while security personnel had been deployed around the stadium. He expressed confidence in the conduct of the aspirants and delegates, saying the contestants had been cooperative throughout the process. He urged delegates to conduct themselves responsibly to ensure a successful conference. Mr Karbo said the party was…