The Volta Regional Police has warned that persons who try to disturb the December 27 referendum for the

The creation of the new region has divided opinion among persons in the Volta region, with some calling for it, while others have also strongly kicked against it.

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The government, though, has already facilitated moves to go ahead with a referendum to decide whether or not the creation of the Oti region should hold.

However, a section of the Voltarians appear unenthused by the idea, with some reportedly threatening to stop the referendum.

Speaking ahead of the voting process, the Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Doku, said the Police is ready to deal with any troublemaker.

He said the Police will team up with the military to ensure that the referendum goes on successfully.

“You and I know that very soon a referendum will be held to determine whether or not we should have a new region out of the existing Volta Region. We know we can count on our colleagues from the military to give us the necessary backing,” DCOP Doku said during the launch of the operation “Father Christmas” in the Volta region.

“The task ahead is so high basically because we’re receiving threats from people who do not want the referendum to come on. But as we have vowed to ensure that there is peace and security, I know you will work with all your might, body and soul. When the history of Oti is written, you’ll forever be remembered.”

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Earlier in March, hundreds of residents in Ho in the Volta region hit the streets on Wednesday to protest the proposed creation of the new Oti region.

The youth in the regional capital came out dressed in red and black attires with several placards in hand communicating various messages.

Some of the placards read: ‘Volta needs development, not division’, ‘Don’t insult our intelligence Mr….’, ‘One Volta, one people’, ‘Don’t take our tolerance for our weakness’ and ‘Save Volta now!’, among other messages of discontent.

The two main groups that led the demonstration – ‘Asogli Youth’ and ‘Volta Youth’ – said the creation of a new region would divide the Volta region rather than bring development.