Franklin Cudjoe urges Mahama not to sack IGP Dampare over partisan pressure

Founding President of policy think tank, IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has warned against any partisan moves to remove the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, under a potential John Mahama-led administration.




In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Mr. Cudjoe described Dr. Dampare as a consummate professional whose leadership has transformed the Ghana Police Service and enhanced national security.

“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,” he wrote.

Also posting on Facebook, Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, echoed similar sentiments, cautioning President Mahama against repeating what he described as President Akufo-Addo’s mistakes, referencing the controversial removal of former Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo.