Defense and public security: Key NPP manifesto promises
Abstract
The NPP's 2024 Presidential Election manifesto proposes several new promises to improve defense sector;
- A programme to provide housing to police officers who do not own a house
- Raising the salaries and allowances of the police service in proportion to other public servants
- Establishment of a separate Bureau for Narcotics Prevention
- Development of naval and air surveillance facilities and provide modern equipment and training to officials to prevent the entry of drugs into the country.
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