Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, the member of parliament for Madina has revealed he began a book on ex-IGP Dampare titled “The Unruly IGP”.
According to the lawmaker, his book was about being a victim of the former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akufo Dampare’s unruly behaviour.
The member of parliament revealed that Dampare’s misruling led to Police Officers chasing him in his home and even at church with AK-47s as though I was a common criminal.
Francis Xavier Kojo Sosu further accused the former IGP of peddling falsehood against him in court.
According to the lawmaker, if IGP Dampare’s charges were correct he should be behind bars today.
Speaking on TV3’s program Agenda, Francis Xavier Kojo Sosu detailed, “I personally was a victim of Dampare’s misruling where Police Officers were chasing me in my home in the church with AK-47s as though I was a common criminal, and we went to court all kinds of peddled falsehood”.
“I actually began a book on him titled “The Unruly IGP” I just didn’t finish writing those books, if those charges were correct I should be behind bars today. If those charges were correct I should be behind bars today.
Francis Xavier Kojo Sosu further blamed the media for painting former IGP Dampare as a saviour of the police service but in reality, he failed as a leader.
I am saying that you can create all the propaganda in the media but the reality is what will expose you. Once there is a change in government he would be exposed right now they say when the frog dies we see the length of the frog now we are seeing the length of the man who was portrayed by the media to be the saviour of the Police Service he simply failed”, he emphasised.
In a statement by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President, in accordance with the Constitution and the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police. He replaces COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare”.
Additionally, President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, March 14, at the Jubilee House has sworn in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP).
John Dramani Mahama called for urgent measures to eliminate corruption within the Ghana Police Service, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, President Mahama highlighted the detrimental effects of corruption on justice and public trust.
“Mr. IGP, your role will also involve rooting out corruption within the service”.
He further stated, “Corruption in law enforcement undermines justice and weakens public confidence in our security agencies.”
The President urged the new IGP to take decisive action against all forms of misconduct, including bribery and abuse of power, ensuring that officers uphold the highest standards of integrity in their duties.
“It is crucial that all forms of unethical behaviour, from bribery to the abuse of power, are decisively dealt with,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police has made his first move by announcing the names of the new Police Management Board for the Ghana Police Service.
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, a statement signed by Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Director, Public Affairs announced the names of the new Police Management Board.
According to the statement, the changes are expected to ensure effective management and operational control of the Ghana Police Service.
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I was a victim of Dampare’s unruly behaviour – Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, MP for Madina #Agenda pic.twitter.com/qGuu0OP0LY
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