According to a report by MyNewsGH on Sunday, November 10, 2024, ACP Benjamin Agordzo, a retired senior police officer, has publicly spoken out against Ghana’s Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, criticizing his leadership approach and alleging that it promotes divisions within the police force.
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has launched a scathing attack on Ghana’s Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, labeling him “highly incompetent” and accusing him of undermining the police force’s core structure and morale, essentially crippling its effectiveness.
This harsh criticism suggests Agordzo believes Dampare lacks the necessary skills and expertise to lead the police force, leading to significant disruptions and potentially long-lasting damage.
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has publicly expressed strong criticism of Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s leadership, stating that his tenure has significantly damaged the police organization, undermining its effectiveness and morale.
“He has caused significant disruption within the force,” Agordzo claimed
“The institution I served for decades is now grappling with favoritism and political interference. It’s not the police service I knew,” he added, his frustration apparent.
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has made it clear that he’s willing to provide concrete evidence and detailed accounts to support his accusations against Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, but only when the time is right and on the right platform.
Agordzo emphasized that his motives aren’t driven by a personal vendetta, but rather a desire to protect the integrity of the police service, suggesting that Dampare’s alleged misconduct has compromised the institution.
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has directly accused Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of fostering a culture of favoritism within the police force, undermining its integrity and morale.
“There’s a clear line of favouritism. He promotes those he prefers while ignoring officers who have served diligently for years. How can you expect commitment from the team when the leadership is this biased?” Agordzo asked.
“I know officers who’ve served loyally for decades, waiting their turn, only to watch less experienced officers leapfrog them. This undermines the meritocracy that should govern the police service,” he argued.