Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has advised President John Mahama not to yield to partisan calls to remove Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
Highlighting Dr. Dampare’s track record, Mr. Cudjoe lamented that it would be unfortunate for him to be removed without any adverse findings.
“It would be sad if someone who has been a true professional, risen through the ranks and changed the face of policing, enhanced our nation’s security, and crucially survived all daggers from within and outside the service would be relieved of his position without any adverse findings,” he wrote.
In a Facebook post, he urged the President to prioritize professionalism over partisanship.
“We must insist on professionalism instead of extreme partisanship. There are few good men. Keep them when you find them,” he advised.
Mr. Cudjoe’s remarks come amid widespread speculation about Dr. Dampare’s removal.
The rumors suggest that he has been replaced by Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who is in charge of operations, COP Christian Tettey Yohunu.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dampare, a serving police officer, has five more years before reaching the mandatory retirement age.
