In response to these comments, retired Chief Inspector Collins Kwaku Amankwah spoke to Dailymail.com.gh, labelling the minister's words as both disrespectful and disgraceful. "He speaks with no regard for the men and women of the service. The platform he chose to say such a thing on reveals a lot about his character. He should understand that, unlike him, police officers do not have the privileges that come with being a minister; we lack the means to earn money as he does, so he should show us some respect. It is shocking that we risk our lives to protect citizens, only to have our sector minister speak to us in such a demeaning way," the retired officer remarked. During the ceremony, where newly constructed housing units were handed over to the police, Minister Quartey criticised the untidy conditions often found in police barracks and urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure that the new buildings remain well-maintained.