By: Deborah Amewoyi
The Ghana police service has applauded the entire Ghanaian populace for their coorperation during the inauguration ceremony of President John Dramani Mahama and his vice, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyekum at the independence Square on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
In a statement signed by the assistant commissioner of police, Grace Ansah – Akrofi, the Ghana Police Service is particularly grateful to the public for their patience during the temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra during the event and assures the general public of its commitment to maintaining law and order in the country.
Meanwhile in related events, the Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG) has lambasted the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for directing traffic during the inauguration ceremony.
The forum has called out Dr. Dampare’s action as an act to launch a reappointment campaign for himself explaining that the IGP’s role is the highest in the Ghana police service and his move to direct traffic only justifies poor planning ahead of the inaugration event.
The forum concluded that the IGP is incompetent linking it to events coordination at the Independence Square on Tuesday. “The disorganization and chaos at the venue, characterized by an overcrowded and clumsy atmosphere, further emphasized the lack of foresight and effective coordination by the police under his watch. Such glaring lapses make it evident that the IGP’s approach to leadership is inept and inadequate, leading to a public display of his incompetence.” it concluded
