The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a community engagement between the Ghana Police Service and residents of Paprabon, a farming community in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality. The dialogue, part of the European Union-funded Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism program, aims to foster trust and collaboration ahead of the December elections.
Chief Superintendent Caesar Abanga, Atebubu Divisional Police Commander, emphasized the police’s role as public servants, not oppressors. He urged residents to report crimes promptly and avoid vigilante actions. While acknowledging isolated misconduct within the service, he encouraged reporting errant officers for disciplinary action. The commander clarified that requests for transport assistance from complainants stem from logistical constraints, not extortion.
Residents were advised to monitor youth activities and report suspicious behavior to curb extremist threats. ASP Thomas Prempeh Mercer, Municipal Crime Officer, addressed community concerns during an open forum. NCCE Director Patrick Tampugre warned against ethnic or religious politics, urging issue-based voting in December.
With rising extremist activities in neighboring countries, the initiative strengthens grassroots vigilance and police-community cooperation to safeguard peace during elections.
