Amid rising dissent throughout the police power, senior lawyer and former Council of State member Sam Okudzeto has firmly defended Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, dismissing requires his removing. Okudzeto asserted that Dampare is a levelheaded {and professional} chief dedicated to doing the proper factor. In an interview on Accra-based 3FM’s AGENDA, he remarked:
I don’t even perceive what they’re driving at. I’ve watched this nation since independence, and if there was any one that is levelheaded and strict about doing the proper factor, it’s the present IGP, Dr. Dampare.
His feedback come as inside grievances throughout the service proceed to floor. Some officers have accused Dr. Dampare of unfairly denying promotions—a declare that was lately dismissed by a Kumasi Excessive Courtroom case involving 40 officers. Moreover, there have been allegations that the IGP is limiting regional and district commanders from partaking with the media on issues inside their jurisdictions, a transfer that has additional fueled calls for for his sacking.
Addressing these issues, Okudzeto warned in opposition to destabilizing management adjustments, stating:
I feel that folks simply assume that when there’s a change of presidency, there should even be a change of every thing. We can’t run a rustic that method—it is unnecessary.
Latest polls carried out on Pulse Ghana’s social media channels have shed further mild on public opinion regarding the IGP’s future. On Pulse Ghana’s WhatsApp channel, 8,811 votes had been forged, with 6,338 (71%) voting NO to the thought of sacking Dr. Dampare and a couple of,473 (29%) voting YES. The same ballot on the Pulse Ghana Instagram web page obtained 1,238 votes, the place 781 voters (63%) voted NO and 458 (37%) voted YES. On X, 1,386 votes had been recorded—721 (52%) voted NO, whereas 665 (48%) voted YES. Total, throughout these three platforms, a complete of 11,435 votes had been tallied, with 7,840 (69%) opposing the removing of Dr. Dampare and three,596 (31%) supporting it.
These outcomes underscore that, regardless of some requires change, a majority of respondents favour maintaining Dr. Dampare in his present position. However, the controversy stays divided, and the ultimate determination rests with President John Dramani Mahama, whose ongoing restructuring of public establishments might in the end decide the IGP’s destiny.
Supporters proceed to commend Dr. Dampare for his efforts in upholding self-discipline, professionalism, and integrity throughout the Ghana Police Service.
