Samson Lardi Anyenini, a private legal practitioner has told the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno to let those close to the action be the ones to speak.
According to Samson Lardi Anyenini, IGP Yohuno must quickly dismantle the centralized police communication introduced by former IGP Dampare.
He asserted that IGP Yohuno must allow those close to the action to be the ones to speak, and not a PR officer sitting in Accra.
It will be recalled during the former IGP Dampare’s tenure, police communications were centralized as part of efforts to rationalise information flow and stop miscommunication.
Dampare’s move faced a public backlash with many questioning the move as restricting the work of police officers trained to handle police communications.
Samson Lardi Anyenini further added, that Ghanaians seek information and the officers closer to the action must be allowed to interact and take questions, not just issue statements from Accra.
In a post on Facebook, Samson Lardi Anyenini wrote, “Pray – Dear IGP, quickly dismantle the centralized police communication introduced by Dampare. We did everything, but he refused to change it.
Let those close to the action be the ones to speak, and not a PR officer sitting in Accra, far removed from the issues the people seek information about. Let them interact and take questions, not just issue statements from Accra”, he added.
Meanwhile, in a statement by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President, in accordance with the Constitution and the Council of State, made the appointment.
“President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with 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.
