May 23, 2018
The Minister of Interior Ambrose Dery and Defense Minister, Dominic Nitiwul on Tuesday 22nd of May 2018, apologized to Ghanaians for the unfortunate clashes between the military and police on the 16th of this month and other occurrence within the year.

According to the Interior Minister both institutions sent a high powered delegations to Tamale and held a separate meetings and joint durbar; the two institutions agreed to implement fully existing guidelines regarding handling of personnel on disciplinary issues and breach of the law.

He made this remarks upon the Speakers directives that both Ministers come to the floor of the House to brief the House on the unfortunate situation.

Mr. Ambrose Dery told the House that currently the full operational cooperation and collaboration had been restored in Tamale and the entire Northern Region, “Ghanaians should rest assured that there is full impetus towards their security and safety.

Again the confidence of the President Nana Akufo-Addo and his security management hierarchy in the leadership and professionalism of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Police service.

However preliminary investigation has been carried out by a five member committee composed from the two institutions and the Attorney General’s Department to look into the cause of the clash and make recommendations.

The Interior Minister told Parliament both institution have agreed to hold regular joint durbar and other activities to enhance cooperation between the two institutions.

By: Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com