Dr. Ishmael Norman,
the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Security,
Disaster and Emergency Studies, has voiced his strong disapproval of the
actions undertaken by COP George Alex Mensah, the Director of Operations of the
Ghana Police Service. Dr. Norman contends that COP Mensah should have adhered
to the established organizational structure of the police force when addressing
his concerns.
The backdrop for
this criticism centres on a recent appearance by COP Mensah before the Ad-Hoc
committee convened by Parliament. This committee's mission is to probe and
determine the authenticity of a leaked audio recording that allegedly unveils a
conspiracy. In this recording, which surfaced on Wednesday, August 31, COP
Mensah openly criticized the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo
Dampare, accusing him of inadequate police management.
While COP Mensah
clarified that his professional relationship with IGP Dampare was not marred by
personal discord, he acknowledged that there have been professional
disagreements at the upper echelons of the police hierarchy. This controversy
erupted when a recorded conversation appeared to feature COP Mensah, alongside
senior police officials and the former Northern Region Chairman of the New
Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu. The discussion in question seemingly
involved plans to remove the IGP from his position before the 2024 elections.
Dr. Norman's
critique centers on the belief that internal disagreements and concerns within
the police force should be addressed through established channels and within
the framework of the organization's hierarchy. The public airing of such
matters, according to him, runs contrary to established protocols and can have
a detrimental impact on the reputation and functioning of the Ghana Police
Service.
In summary, Dr.
Ishmael Norman's condemnation of COP George Alex Mensah's actions underscores
the importance of adhering to established procedures and protocols in
addressing internal concerns within the police force. This recent controversy
has raised questions about the handling of disagreements and disputes at the
highest levels of law enforcement, prompting a broader discussion about
maintaining professionalism and transparency within Ghana's law enforcement
agencies.
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