President Akufo-Addo with Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare
The Wa West Member of Parliament and a member of the Committee that probed the leaked tape, Peter Lanchene Toobu, says President Akufo-Addo did not appoint the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, based on a report.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Francis Abban, the Wa West lawmaker stated that the President has the prerogative to decide whom to appoint and whom not to appoint as IGP.
"Whatever it is, it's the prerogative of the President. The President never appointed Dr. George Akuffo Dampare based on a report; he appointed George Akuffo Dampare because he believed that he could manage the police to ensure that he achieves his objectives as the President of the Republic of Ghana.
"Nobody is in his mind to see whether he is satisfied with the performance of the IGP or not. So, if he decides to appoint a new IGP, that is his prerogative, and if he says, 'Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, continue with your good work,' that is his prerogative. I don’t think that a report is what will direct the President to do what he is supposed to do or what he is not supposed to do," the former Police chief stated.
He continued, "The truth is that there are several reports in this country that require the President to act, but he has never done so. There are several reports advising not to act on a particular matter, but he acted. So, let’s not link this report to the rumor."
Background
The Ghana Police Service has called on the public to disregard the false publications in the media that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has been asked to proceed on leave.
In a brief statement, the Police administration stated that such fake news should be treated with contempt.
"The Inspector-General of Police remains committed to his patriotic duty of leading the Ghana Police Service as per the mandate given to him by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo," the statement added.
Below is the statement
POLICE REACT TO FAKE NEWS OF IGP’S REMOVAL
The attention of the Ghana Police Service has been drawn to some media reports suggesting that the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has been asked to proceed on leave.
We would like to urge the public to disregard this fake news and treat it with the contempt it deserves.
The Inspector-General of Police remains committed to his patriotic duty of leading the Ghana Police Service as per the mandate given to him by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
