The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has arrived in Akwatia to personally assess security arrangements ahead of the highly anticipated by-election set for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

A video shared on the X page of Channel One TV on Friday, August 29, 2025, captured the moment the IGP touched down into, engaging directly with police officers on the ground.

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More than 5,000 personnel from the Ghana Police Service are expected to be deployed for the election.

Among them, 600 officers have already completed a rigorous five-day intensive training at the High Risk Operations Training Centre (HROT-C) in Akyeremanteng, Eastern Region.

Their drills included rappelling, precision shooting, vehicle stop-and-search, crowd control and human rights protocols.

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The IGP has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding all stakeholders in the electoral process, including voters, electoral officers, political parties and the media.

Watch the video below:

The Inspector General of Police has arrived in Akwatia to assess security arrangements ahead of the September 2 by-election.#ChannelOneNews | #AkwatiaByElection pic.twitter.com/pVCK1WOrrd

— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) August 29, 2025