In a surprising turn of events, 10 police officers who had filed a lawsuit to block their transfers by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) have officially discontinued their case. Led by Sergeant David Ojeyim, the officers had sought a court order to prevent their transfers, arguing that the directive was arbitrary and lacked justification.
The officers had contended that the transfer decision undermined their professional stability and failed to align with the standard administrative processes of the police service. They also raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of the transfer process, demanding accountability from the Ghana Police administration.
The group of officers, which included Sergeant Prince Owusu Fayosey, Sergeant Seidu Essilfie, and Corporal John Yao Adzimagbor, among others, had been reassigned to various posts, with some being transferred to remote areas. However, in a twist, Deputy IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno had instructed them to disregard the transfer directive, citing that it was dubious and without justification.
Despite withdrawing their lawsuit, the officers have retained the liberty to reapply in the future if necessary. This move signals a temporary halt to their legal challenge against the Police Administration's directive.
It is worth noting that the officers had been interdicted pending a service inquiry, but the disciplinary process has been paused pending the resolution of the judicial review by the High Court.
The development has sparked interest, with many wondering what prompted the officers to discontinue their lawsuit. While the reasons are unclear, it is evident that the officers remain committed to seeking justice and accountability from the Police administration.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the transfer saga has highlighted the need for transparency and fairness in the police service's administrative processes. Whether the officers will reapply in the future remains to be seen, but for now, the case has been put on hold.
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