Former Deputy Information Minister Felix Kwakye Ofusu has defended the President’s decision to appoint a new Inspector General of Police (IGP), insisting that an IGP does not need to be guilty of any wrongdoing to be replaced.
“An IGP does not have to have done something wrong before he can be replaced,” Kwakye Ofusu stated in an interview on GHOne TV monitored by MyNewsGh.
“It is not the first time in Ghana’s history that an IGP has been replaced, and it certainly won’t be the last.”
His comments come amidst discussions over the removal of the previous IGP and the appointment of his successor.
“The Constitution empowers the President to appoint an IGP in consultation with the Council of State. That is precisely what has been done,” he emphasized.
When asked whether he was worried about a possible public backlash, Kwakye Ofusu downplayed any fears.
“I do not see a basis for any backlash,” he said. “IGPs have been replaced in the past, and this is no different. The President has the right to make changes if he believes it will strengthen the Ghana Police Service.”
The newly appointed IGP is expected to be sworn in today, March 14, 2025, with the government expressing confidence that the new leadership will help modernize and improve the service.
