Election Watch Ghana — civil society organization advocating for electoral integrity and democratic governance, recently hosted dialogue on vigilantism law enforcement.
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Election Watch Ghana has congratulated Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah and Emelia Afi Agbenyo on their appointment and inauguration as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, while calling for constitutional reforms to strengthen the Commission’s independence, cred …
Election Watch Ghana calls for constitutional reforms to strengthen Electoral Commission independenceJoy Online
Election Watch Ghana has called for deliberate measures to improve the representation of women in the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following the party’s recently concluded national executive elections. …
Election Watch Ghana raises concern over low female representation in NPP leadershipThe Chronicle
… Speaking on Tuesday at an Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism, he said what began as youth mobilisation for party visibility has, over successive election cycles, developed into structured groups with uniforms, command hierarchies and, in some cases, weapons. …
Editorial: Vigilantism: A Warning Ghana Cannot Afford To IgnoreJoy Online
… Speaking at the Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism on Tuesday, August 25, he said although the visibility of organised vigilante groups had declined since the passage of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), the threat remained. …
Vigilante groups evolving beyond Act 999; security agencies must adapt – Security analystJoy Online
… Speaking at the Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism, COP Osman said the visibility of organised vigilante groups had declined since the passage of Act 999, but the threat itself had not been eliminated. …
Security analyst calls for review of Vigilantism Act to address emerging threatsJoy Online
… COP Abdul-Razak gave the warning at a national policy dialogue on the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), organised by Election Watch Ghana at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC). …
Private security firms acting as political militias risk licence revocation, prosecution – National Security CoordinatorJoy Online
… Speaking at the Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism on Tuesday, August 25, COP Abdul Razak said the development posed serious threats to Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order and peaceful transfer of power. …
Political vigilantism now an organised threat to Ghana’s elections – National Security CoordinatorJoy Online
… Speaking at the Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism on Tuesday, August 25, COP Osman said some groups were adapting by changing their identities and operating through less formal structures. …
Vigilante mobilisation has moved online through social media, encrypted chats – National SecurityJoy Online
… Speaking at the Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism on Tuesday, August 25, Mr Gbevlo-Lartey said the passage of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999) was a significant step towards addressing the emergence of non-state armed actors in Ghana’s political …
Vigilantism threatens democracy, not individual political parties – Gbevlo-LarteyJoy Online
Election Watch Ghana has set Tuesday, August 25, for a National Policy Dialogue to assess the implementation of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), and its implications for national security and democratic governance. …
Election Watch Ghana to hold national dialogue on Vigilantism and Related Offences ActElection Watch Ghana congratulated newly appointed Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons while calling for constitutional reforms to strengthen the Commission's independence, credibility and public confidence through a transparent, merit-based appointment process.
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Election Watch Ghana congratulated newly appointed Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons while calling for constitutional reforms to strengthen the Commission's independence, credibility and public confidence through a transparent, merit-based appointment process.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Election Watch Ghana has called for deliberate measures to improve women's representation in the NPP's leadership, after only one woman, Hawa Koomson (National Women's Organiser), was elected among 11 national leadership positions in the party's recent national executive elections. The organisation urged the NPP to factor gender balance and inclusiveness into future appointments, arguing that meaningful inclusion requires stronger female representation to ensure political leadership reflects Ghana's diverse population.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Security Coordinator warned that political vigilantism in Ghana has evolved from informal youth mobilisation into organised groups with uniforms, command hierarchies and weapons capable of threatening electoral processes and national security. He traced the practice to the 1950s and cautioned that election-related violence risks eroding public confidence in elections, weakening trust in state institutions, and undermining Ghana's democratic development.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's National Security Coordinator has warned that political vigilante groups are increasingly moving activities to social media, encrypted channels, and informal networks, and changing their identities to labels like internal security teams and volunteer task forces, despite reduced visibility since the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act 2019 was passed. Security analyst Dr. Victor Doke says this requires security agencies to remain ahead of the evolving threat.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Victor Doke has called for a review of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019, arguing that political vigilante groups are evolving by moving to social media and encrypted channels, operating under new labels, and that the law must be updated to address these changing dynamics.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Security Coordinator has warned that private security companies and informal community security groups operating as political task forces during elections risk losing their licences and facing criminal prosecution under the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019. He stressed that no private entity would be allowed to assume state security powers or functions reserved for the state.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Security Coordinator COP Osman Abdul Razak has warned that political vigilantism has evolved from informal party youth mobilisation into organised groups with uniforms, command systems and weapons, capable of threatening Ghana's electoral processes and national security. He said election-related violence could undermine public confidence in elections, weaken trust in state institutions, affect investor confidence and threaten democratic stability.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Security Coordinator warned that political vigilante groups are adapting by operating through social media and encrypted communication channels, rebranding as security teams or volunteer task forces, and dissolving into less visible networks despite the 2019 Vigilantism and Related Offences Act.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former National Security Coordinator Larry Gbevlo-Lartey warned that political party vigilante groups pose a threat to Ghana's democratic stability and national security, requiring a collective response from political parties, state institutions, civil society and the public rather than being treated as a partisan issue. He stressed that Ghana's democratic system can only flourish when political competition is based on ideas, persuasion and the ballot box rather than force, weapons or physical intimidation.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Election Watch Ghana will hold a National Policy Dialogue on August 25 at KAIPTC in Accra to assess the implementation of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019, and its implications for national security and democratic governance, bringing together security officials, political actors, religious leaders, and civil society stakeholders.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →