News:
February 24, 2012
Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, Member of Parliament for New Juaben North, has called for an immediate inquiry into the latest promotions in the Ghana Police Service which has been fraught with controversy to ensure peace and stability in the security agency.
He emphasized the need to look into why some Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) were side stepped and not promoted to Commissioners when the promotions of such senior police officers were tardy
The Hon. MP made the call in parliament yesterday while seconding the motion for the approval of nine ministerial and deputy ministerial nominees.
Mr. Owusu-Agyemang enquired why DCOPs such as Patrick Timbilla, Ashanti regional Commander, Frank Adu-Poku and David Asante-Apeatu were over looked even though they had served efficiently over the years.
He claimed that the some of these officers were being ‘punished’ because they are perceived to be sympathetic to the biggest opposition party (NPP).
Hon. Hackman Owusu Agyemang noted that such acts have the potential of generating tensions and politicizing the police service which could negatively affect the efficiency of the service.
Mr. Owusu-Agyemang who had earlier raised concerns over the issue during the vetting of the ministerial nominees called on the incoming Minister for the Interior, William Kwesi Aboah, to investigate the issue in order to ensure justice in the Police Service.
Kwadwo Anim/ghanamps.govgh