Africa-Press – Ghana. Government will soon undertake a massive retooling of the Ghana Police Service to provide the tools and logistics needed to fulfill its mandate.
President John Dramani Mahama made the disclosure on Tuesday when he inaugurated a 10-member Police Council under the chairpersonship of President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
He urged the members to serve with distinction.
The President commended the police management team for the successes they had chalked recently in the fight against armed robbery, and also the collaboration with their Nigerian counterparts in apprehending the kidnappers in Nigeria and bringing the Ghanaians victims safely back home.
He lauded the Police for their apprehension of the killers of some mobile money merchants in Kumasi, Koforidua and Aflao.
He noted that the arrest of the suspects in the Nsawam Sandpit killing was also very much appreciated.
“Despite these successes, there is much more to do. You must use top-grade police intelligence gathering to unravel some of the many high-level murders that have remained unsolved,” the President said.
“You must also track down and arrest the gunmen who freely assassinate unarmed civilians in some of our conflict areas.”
The President said the Government would soon mount a massive exercise across the country to light up the nation’s cities.
“We will install street lights in all major urban centers across the country. This will light up the country and assist you in your fight against crime at night.”
He said one could not speak of reforms without addressing the welfare of officers; saying “Our officers cannot give their best when they are demotivated, when they are underpaid, when they are poorly dressed, poorly housed, or working in substandard conditions”.
“This Council must lead the conversation on improving the conditions of service for all personnel, from logistics and accommodation to pensions and psychological support”.
President Mahama said the welfare of officers must be central to every policy the Police Council reviews or implements.
“Morale is not just about monetary incentives, it is about fairness, it is about recognition, institutional respect. Officers must see a clear path for advancement, free from favouritism, and grounded in merit,” he said.
The President assured the Council of his support.
“Dear Council Members, The future of Ghana depends on the strength of its institutions”.
“When institutions work, hope flourishes. When institutions fail, disillusionment takes root. We are a resilient people. Despite our challenges, economic, political, or social, our collective will to build a better Ghana remains unshaken,” he said.
The President urged the Council to let its work to send a signal to every corner of the country that “fairness still matters, that justice still lives, and that Ghana was still worth believing in.”
“As President, I once again pledge my full support to this Council. You will have my ear at all times when you speak,” he said.
“I will support you to uphold justice, and the government will back you when you act to restore order, and the gratitude of the Ghanaian people will follow you when your decisions reflect fairness, integrity, and courage.”
President Mahama urged all arms of Government, institutions, oversight institutions, and civil society to work in concert with the Police Council.
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on behalf of Members of the Police Council, expressed gratitude to the President for the confidence reposed in them.
She pledged to lead the Council with transparency, inclusivity, and a deep respect for the rule of law.
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