A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Nuong Faalong has called for tighter security measures in future elections, following the disturbances recorded during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.
During a panel discussion on JoyNew’s Newfile on Saturday, July 12, Ms Faalong emphasised the need for stricter access control at polling centres and recommended pre-screening of individuals present at election grounds.
“I think that going into future elections, there should be tightened security,” she said.
“Even certain individuals should not be allowed near polling stations. Maybe we can even screen certain people or everyone if that is feasible. If you are not a candidate and you are not a voter, what are you doing there?”
Ms Faalong also stressed the importance of a full-scale investigation into the events at Ablekuma North, urging authorities to approach the matter comprehensively.
“There has to be an investigation, and then the recommendations of that investigation our president John Dramani Mahama is a law-abiding president he will follow to the letter,” she stated.
She added “I believe that that is what should be done. We should be sure we are looking at the situation in its entirety.”