According to Anyenini, the centralized approach limited the effectiveness of officers trained to handle public communication.
He believes that allowing these professionals to carry out their duties independently will enhance the flow of accurate information to the public.
In a Facebook post, he urged the new IGP to reverse the system, emphasizing that communication should not be restricted to public relations officers in Accra while those directly handling security matters remain silent.
“Let those close to the action be the ones to speak, and not a PR officer sitting in Accra, far removed from the issues the people seek information about,” he stated.
The centralized system, implemented under Dr. Dampare, aimed at streamlining police communication and reducing misinformation.
However, it faced criticism from various quarters, with concerns that it restricted access to timely and relevant security updates.
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno was appointed as IGP by President John Dramani Mahama on March 13, 2025, following consultations with the Council of State.
A statement issued by Government Communication Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlighted Yohuno’s four decades of experience and his expected role in modernizing the Ghana Police Service.
As the new IGP assumes office, it remains to be seen whether he will heed calls to review the police communication structure and make changes to improve transparency and efficiency.