The dismissal of George Akuffo Dampare from his role as the Inspector General of Police has generated different opinions, mixed sentiments, and reactions with the most shocking reaction coming from within the Ghana Police Service.
A viral video, sighted by GhanaWeb, captures a moment of jubilation among police officers at what appears to be the Police Headquarters in Accra.
The officers are seen shouting, jumping, and hugging each other in celebration.
This development has brought to the fore an advice previously given to Dampare by former Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, who warned that he might lose friends after retirement if he didn’t change his ways.
Nitiwul indicated that several political figures were dissatisfied with Dampare’s administration, cautioning him to tread carefully.
Read the article originally published on GhanaWeb on February 21, 2025
Former Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, has cautioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to reconsider some of his actions, warning that failure could leave him isolated after retirement.
According to Nitiwul, many individuals within the Ghana Police Service, as well as members of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are dissatisfied with Dampare’s administration.
He warned that if these concerns are not addressed, they could have serious consequences for the IGP in the future.
“Since I got to know the IGP, it has been over three years that we worked together. He has had his ups and downs, but I believe that as an IGP, one must be bold and loyal, it’s as simple as that. He should not focus on pleasing the crowd. If you want to be effective in your work, you must avoid pleasing the public at all costs, as that could end up damaging the police service,” Nitiwul stated.
“He is doing his best, but it appears that many people are not happy with him, especially within the NPP. Even within the NDC, there are many who are dissatisfied,” he added.
The Member of Parliament for Bimbila further added, “I told him that people are complaining. A lot of people initially supported his appointment as IGP, but that support is no more. He needs to change his approach, or else, after retirement, he may find himself alone.
“If you retire and organize an event, a funeral or any gathering how many people will actually show up? If you’ve worked with both the NPP and NDC and invited them, but no one comes, you should ask yourself some serious questions,” Nitiwul said in an interview on Asaasepa FM, which was shared on social media.
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