Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism - Interior Minister tells Police
He urged police leadership to build a Service that protects the weak, pursues the guilty and secures the innocent, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism
Ghana's Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Regional Commanders to bolster professionalism, accountability and effective leadership within the Ghana Police Service. Speaking at a Police Regional Commanders Conference, the Minister highlighted the public's growing expectations for a police force that is professional, visible, approachable and competent, with a strong emphasis on crime prevention and citizen protection.
He stressed that the Service must prioritize safeguarding the vulnerable, apprehending the guilty, and securing the innocent, all while adhering to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
The Minister expressed concern over the increasing trend of chiefs, political parties, individuals, and organizations forming unauthorized self-protection forces. Under the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), these unofficial groups are deemed illegal. He urged the IGP and his Commanders to take immediate action to curb vigilantism and ensure perpetrators face justice.
Furthermore, the Minister directed Commanders to halt the unauthorized recording and dissemination of videos and images of recruits during training, emphasizing that such actions infringe on the privacy, dignity, and security of trainees. He instructed commanders to implement necessary controls to protect the rights and welfare of trainees.
In his opening remarks, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno emphasized the necessity of a police force that proactively prevents crime rather than merely occupying a space. He encouraged Commanders to actively participate in the conference and contribute to the transformation of the Service through effective leadership. The IGP reiterated that the police must shield the weak, pursue the guilty, and secure the innocent, while maintaining visibility, approachability, and competence. He also called upon officers to uphold the highest standards of conduct.
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