Minister-Designate for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, says he cannot retain or remove Inspector General of Police, George Akufo-Dampare from office.
According to him, that call solely lies with President John Dramani Mahama.
During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, January 24, he was asked by the Ranking Member of the Committee, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as to whether the current IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, would retain his position under the new administration.
In response, Muntaka explicitly stated that his role as Interior Minister would be limited to providing recommendations, with the final decision resting entirely in the hands of the President.
“I can assure you that there will be assessment of all team members and President John Dramani Mahama has a vision and objective for which Ghanaians have voted for him and all that will be reviewed in line.”
“And those who will be harmful in assisting him in the national interest will be dealt with but I will not be able to deal with specific individuals and determine who stays or goes. I do not have that power. I can only make recommendations to the President.”
The issue of whether Dampare will remain as IGP has been a contentious one, with various groups and individuals calling for his removal.
Some argue that his leadership has not aligned with the security priorities of the new administration, while others laud his efforts in maintaining law and order during challenging times.
Watch video:
🇬🇭 Hon. Afenyo-Markin: ‘What will be your response to anyone suggesting that IGP Akuffo Dampare be removed simply because he is an ‘Akufo-Addo appointee,’ despite his ‘good job’?’
Here’s Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak’s response….
📺 Watch his vetting here: https://t.co/tTag6PHQN9… pic.twitter.com/5qGE7RXK1v
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