The Recent Allegations Against Inspector General Of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare Have Raised Serious Concerns About Transparency And Accountability Within The Ghana Police Service. Prominent Security Analysts And Governance Advocates, Such As Prof. Kwesi Aning And Franklin Cudjoe, Have Been Surprisingly Quiet On The Matter, Sparking Criticism That They Are Shielding The IGP From Criticism.
Several Key Areas Require Urgent Transparency:
1. The Ghana Police Shop:
Questions Surround The Shop’s Ownership, Allocation Of Prime Public Land, And Revenue Distribution. If The Shop Is Privately Owned, Why Is It Stocked With State-Owned Items, And Why Are Officers Struggling To Access Vital Resources?
2. Sale Of Police Resources: Police Uniforms And Equipment Have Allegedly Been Sold In The Police Shop, Raising Concerns About Conflicts Of Interest And Mismanagement Of State Resources.
3. Sole-Sourced Contracts:
The Procurement Of Police Equipment Has Bypassed Competitive Bidding Processes, With Contracts Awarded To Close Associates Of The IGP, Such As Diana Nyankopa Daniels And Adam Bonaa.
4. Financial Management:
There Are Concerns About The Lack Of Transparency In Police Finances, Including The Allocation Of Funds And The Conduct Of Independent Audits.
Prof. Kwesi Aning, A Renowned Security Consultant, Has Previously Emphasized The Need For Transparency And Accountability In Governance.
Given Their Historical Advocacy For Good Governance And Institutional Integrity, It Is Surprising That Prof. Aning And Franklin Cudjoe Have Not Demanded Greater Transparency And Accountability From The IGP. Their Silence On The Matter Raises Critical Questions About Their Commitment To These Values.
Ultimately, The Fundamental Principle Of Transparency And Accountability Must Be Upheld. If IGP Dampare Has Nothing To Hide, Then A Full And Independent Investigation Into These Allegations Should Be Welcomed, Not Resisted.
