IMANI Africa warns against removal of IGP Dampare
Prominent members of IMANI Africa, including Vice President Kofi Bentil and Founding President Franklin Cudjoe, have cautioned President John Dramani Mahama against removing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, from office.
Kofi Bentil, in a Facebook post, warned that dismissing Dr Dampare would be a repeat of what he described as the wrongful removal of former Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, under the previous administration.
“We should try not to become what we criticized before. Domelevo was sacked for doing his job! The Supreme Court ruled it as wrong. What has the IGP done, except doing his job very well? I hope the NDC won’t repeat the evils of the NPP!” Bentil wrote.
He further urged President Mahama to respect due process and allow the Supreme Court to rule on an ongoing case regarding the dismissal of security chiefs before making any decision. The court is expected to deliver its verdict on May 7, 2025.
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“The government should respect the rule of law and wait for the ruling of the Court,” he emphasised.
Bentil also reiterated that Dr Dampare has been diligent and professional in leading the Ghana Police Service, stating, “This IGP has been great at his job and should have been retained for all our sakes. But even if President Mahama wants to repeat the mistakes of the NPP, he should at least signal that he accepts the rule of law and wait for the Supreme Court to rule. We hope Ghana will see the promised reset instead of repeating the sins of the NPP in worse form.”
Similarly, Franklin Cudjoe described Dr Dampare as a "consummate professional" whose leadership has transformed the Ghana Police Service.
“It would be sad if someone who has been a true professional, risen through the ranks, changed the face of policing, enhanced our nation’s security, and crucially survived all daggers from within and outside the service, is relieved of his position without any adverse findings. We must insist on professionalism instead of extreme partisanship. There are few good men — keep them when you find them,” Cudjoe asserted.
