Leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ayikoi Otoo, has defended the recent removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare, arguing that the widespread excitement that followed was a clear indication of dissatisfaction within the police service.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey, he questioned whether an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the IGP's dismissal was a sign that he had effectively served the force. "I don't regret anything… But if the whole group, everybody is happy that you have been removed, do you think you served them well?" he asked.
According to Otoo, the former IGP's tenure may have been viewed favourably by the public, but within the police force, officers were eager to see him leave.
While some credited the ex-IGP with restoring discipline and improving the image of the Ghana Police Service, Otoo dismissed these achievements as "optics." He argued that true leadership should focus on the well-being and morale of officers, rather than just public perception. "There was talk about him improving the image of the police, but those are optics.
