CDS denies stuffed ballot boxes in his house

Accra, Dec. 27, GNA - The Ghana Armed Forces on Saturday denied a statement made by Dr. Tony Aidoo, former Deputy Minister of Defence in the NDC regime, at a political rally at Kasoa on December 26 and reported by the media to the effect that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has stuffed ballot boxes in his house to be dispatched at an appropriate time to unknown destinations.

The CDS would like to state categorically that the statement made by Dr Aidoo is unfortunate, extremely provocative, mischievous and aimed at inciting his audience against him as well as troops under his command. The CDS would like to emphasize that there is no iota of truth in the statement made by Dr. Aidoo. "The CDS would like to further add that his house has never been a place for keeping ballot boxes or an annex to the Electoral Commission Offices to store ballot boxes. He finds the statement as a personal attack on his integrity which had injured his image and hard won reputation." The Chief of the Defence Staff would therefore like to advise persons who find themselves on political platforms to avoid drawing Military commanders or personalities into such politically charged atmosphere with statements which do not augur well for the peace, security and safety of the nation.

"The CDS wishes to assure the nation that as the commander of the Ghana Armed Forces, he would not under any circumstances involve himself in any act or omission which will betray public faith in the electoral process," the statement said. He therefore advises the public, especially all troops under

command to remain unshaken by the calculated attempts to

undermine the integrity and unity of the Ghana Armed Forces and

other Security Services.