President Akufo-Addo has commended the notable evolution and positive changes within the Ghana Police Service, expressing that other state agencies should adopt and replicate this transformation.
The president highlighted the significant improvements in the police service, particularly emphasizing the refurbishment of the police headquarters under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
During the State of the Nation Address in parliament, the president underscored his government’s commitment to equipping the police force, asserting that they are now better equipped than ever before.
“Government has performed much creditably, the police today are much equipped than they have ever been The increased Police visibility on the streets goes a long to way to assure the community.
“The changing phase of the police is perhaps best exemplified by the dramatic facelift of they have given the frontage of the police headquarters on the Ring Road in Accra, it is beautiful and I recommend to all institutions and indeed household,” the president said.
He praised the increased police presence on the streets, which contributes to community reassurance.
The president lauded the remarkable facelift of the police headquarters on the Ring Road in Accra as a clear representation of the evolving phase of the police force. He recommended this transformation as an example for all institutions and households to emulate.
In February 2023, while presenting equipment to the police at the Police Headquarters, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the ongoing transformation of the Ghana Police Service.
He applauded the restored discipline on roads, enhanced police visibility, and overall societal discipline under the leadership of IGP Dr. Akuffo Dampare. The president pledged full support from both himself and his government for the continued transformation of the police service.
“We’re all witnessing the transformation of the Ghana Police Service under our very eyes. We see the discipline that has been restored to our roads, the enhanced Police visibility, and general discipline in society under the leadership of the IGP Dr. Akuffo Dampare.”I want to assure him that he has my full support and the support of my government to continue his transformation of the police service,” he noted.
The parliamentary proceedings experienced a pause as the minority refused to cease their applause for Mahama.