Election Watch Ghana To Host National Dialogue On Vigilantism Act 999 At KAIPTC

Election Watch Ghana is set to convene 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 (EWG) is a non-partisan civil society organization / election watchdog in Ghana focused on promoting credible, peaceful, and transparent elections.

The high-powered stakeholder engagement will be held on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra from 10:30am to 2:00pm.

*Focus Of The Dialogue*

According to organizers, the objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of Act 999, identify bottlenecks in its enforcement, and agree on concrete actions for government, political parties, security agencies, and civil society to safeguard Ghana’s peace and democracy.

“The aim is to promote peaceful elections and strengthen Ghana's democracy ahead of future electoral cycles,” the invitation noted.

The event will feature top security, government, and civil society figures.

Guest Speaker, (COP) Abdul-Osman Razak -National Security Coordinator, and Chairman of the Occasion is Hon. Dr. Julius Debrah - Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana.

Special Guest of Honour will be His Eminence Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam.

Moderator: Umaru Sanda Amadu

The dialogue will be held in two sessions.

First Session panelists includes, Hon. Totobi Quakye, Prof. George Meyiri Bob-Milliar, Hon. Francis Poku and

Col. Festus Aboagye (Rtd)

Second Session National Peace Council & Star Ghana will will host panelists like, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Kumbour, Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah, COP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe and Kwasi Yirenkyi, Snr Public Relations Manager, National Peace Council

*Call For Participation*

Election Watch Ghana says the dialogue offers stakeholders an opportunity to contribute to democratic governance, understand the impact of vigilantism on national security, and engage directly with key decision makers.