The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has promised members of the general public an upgrade in security as the country prepares for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
During a meeting with the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday, October 25, the IGP noted that this year’s festivity will be memorable as the crime rate will be brought to its bear minimum.
“We want to assure you that this Christmas will be awesome. I assure you that the police will give you a double overdose of security,” Dr Dampare said.
Confident in the efficiency of his officers, Dr Dampare made a clarion call to international and local tourists to find their way to the various tourist sites across the country to be abreast of the Ghanaian culture.
“So Ghana is ready, to all the tourists I want to assure you that Ghana is ready, the police is ready, come and enjoy our hospitality,” he added, while emphasising that “we will protect you and all your belongings.”
On his part, the Secretary General of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC), Anthony Yaw Baah, expressed his appreciation for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, and the police service’s leadership. He commended their ongoing efforts to engage with pertinent stakeholders in Ghana.
He further noted that the police service’s new leadership approach is exemplifying the institution’s motto: “Service with Integrity,” in a meaningful way.
He said, “The approach that the new police leadership has adopted is giving real meaning to service with integrity motto of the police. With this approach, everyone will see Ghana police service as a service with integrity.”
“We are happy that you keep engaging all stakeholders. We are informing our members of the relationship you’re building with us,” Baah added.
Wednesday’s meeting was part of the police administration’s ongoing efforts to engage with key stakeholders in preparation for ensuring security during the holiday season.
Earlier in the week, the IGP and the Police Management Board (POMAB) had meetings with Muslim leaders on Monday, October 24, and engaged with members of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union and the Creative Arts industry on Tuesday, respectively.