Police express gratitude to Minority for peaceful demonstration
The Ghana Police Service has expressed gratitude to the members of the Minority for their cooperation and support during the #OccupyBOG demonstration organized yesterday, October 3, 2023 calling for the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his two deputies. In a statement the Police reminded the public that it is committed […]
Police Service calls on other institutions for partnership in executing its professional duty
By: Jacob Aggrey and Adama Deputy Commandant at the Ghana police academy, ACP Dr. Gustav Yankson, has called for a collective effort from policy makers, civil societies, advocacy groups and other entities towards championing the fight against Cybercrime in the country. He said although Cybercrime was a complex issue to eradicate, adopting best practices in […]
GJA condemns arrest and maltreatment of Journalists covering protests in Accra
By Roselyn Ganyaglo The Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, has condemned the Ghana Police Service for arresting and maltreating some journalists covering Thursday’s demonstration in Accra. The GJA said per their estimation, the conduct of the Police was highly unprofessional, absolutely unwarranted, and inherently repugnant to press freedom and the dignity of the affected journalists. A […]
#OccupyJulorbihouse: The Police acted awful not lawful- Shamima Muslim
By: Rebecca Ampah A renowned development activist and gender and inclusivity specialist, Shamima Muslim, has strongly responded to the recent police actions, highlighting a critical distinction between lawful and awful behaviour. Her reaction came in the wake of the controversial arrest of #occupyjulorbihouse demonstrators on September 21, 2023. In her response, she criticised the police’s […]
In Pictures: Democracy Hub Demonstrators Arrested
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo A number of young demonstrators, expressing their discontent with the country’s economy, have been arrested and taken to the Regional Police Headquarters. The organisers said they had notified the police of their intention to protest at the Jubilee House but were not granted permission. The police cited Section 1(1) of the […]
#OccupyJulorbiHouse: This is not democracy- Vormawor cries out
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Private legal Practitioner and Convener for Pressure Group, #FixTheCountry, Oliver Barker Vormawor, has been seen in a circulating video on social media crying out against what he called anti-democracy after the Police picked up some leaders of the Democracy Hub for defying orders to proceed with their demonstration. The democracy hub, […]
Russia denies ties to alleged pro-Wagner mercenaries in Ghana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Russian Embassy in Ghana has denied any knowledge or involvement with the leaders of the alleged pro-Russia Wagner mercenary group who were arrested by the police in Takoradi, in the Western Region. The Russian Embassy, in a statement on its X page, formerly Twitter, rejected claims of being involved in the […]
Police restore calm at Ofankor
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action to restore calm at Spot M, a timber market community between Taifa and Ofankor Barrier on the Accra to Nsawam Highway within the Trobu Constituency and the Ga-North Municipality. According to a post by the Ghana Police Service via their official X (formerly […]
IGP defends decision to centralise information sharing
By Rachel Kakraba The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has justified the decision of the service to centralise all communications. He said it is in line with international best practice and forms part of the police administration’s strategy for redefining its engagement with the public. Dr. Dampare said the decentralised information […]
IGP leaked Audio: Our security should not be politicised – Dr. Oduro-Osae
By Regina Kwapong The Director General of Internal Audit Agency, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, has admonished Ghanaians not to play politics with security but rather consider the integrity of the Police force. Dr. Oduro Osae made this statement on GBC’s Breakfast Show, on September 12, 2023, with regard to the leaked audio masterminding the IGP’s […]
