Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, has urged those advocating for the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to halt such efforts.
In a Facebook post on December 20, 2024, Bentil addressed calls for the IGP’s dismissal linked to the 2024 general elections. He encouraged critics to prioritize supporting the police service instead of undermining its leadership.
Highlighting Dr. Dampare’s pivotal role in ensuring peace and stability during the elections, Bentil described attempts to oust him as counterproductive.
He praised the IGP’s exceptional leadership, emphasizing that his decisive actions were vital in safeguarding national peace during this critical period.
“I am breaking my FB [Facebook] leave again to tell all those crazy people attempting to upset the safety and security of Ghana that this nation belongs to us all and you cannot force yourself on anyone without severe consequences!!! Leave Dr Dampare alone!!”
“He has done his job for God and Country. And Ghana is better for it. His honest work has led to a tense election settling very quickly. Things would have been far worse if he had not stamped his feet. And he did all of this without the Police firing any shot!.”
He also mentioned a lawsuit currently before the Supreme Court aimed at preventing the politicization of security head appointments.
He contended that attempting to dismiss any security chief while this case remains unresolved constitutes contempt of court.
“Any such removal can and should be reversed!!! As unlawful and unaware!!!.”
