Hopeson Adorye, a former Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on President Mahama to undertake an immediate reshuffle of his security appointees to ensure the solidity and stability of the country’s security apparatus. He emphasized that President Mahama should appoint his own Inspector General of Police (IGP) to oversee the nation’s security, warning that any delay in doing so would be detrimental.
Adorye expressed deep concerns over the current IGP, Dampare, who he claims is planning to undertake a mass transfer of police personnel. He believes this move would have far-reaching and adverse consequences for the police service. Adorye urged the Interior Minister and the Vice President to intervene and prevent this transfer from taking place.
He criticized Dampare’s management approach, alleging that he has broken the chain of command within the police service, creating confusion and inefficiency. Adorye explained that if an incident occurs in one community, it cannot be resolved without contacting Dampare at headquarters, highlighting the centralized nature of decision-making under his leadership.
Additionally, Adorye accused Dampare of promoting junior police officers over their seniors, citing an instance where a junior officer was appointed as a regional commander over a more senior officer. He believes this undermines the morale and effectiveness of the police service.
Adorye claimed that dissatisfaction with Dampare’s leadership led to a lack of support for the NPP from police personnel. He appealed to President Mahama to replace Dampare with someone who would restore discipline, morale, and efficiency within the police service. “Mr. President, we are pleading with you; Ghanaians have given you the power. Get someone who will allow the chain of command to work,” he urged, emphasizing the need for more effective and accountable leadership within the police service.