The Kumasi High Court has thrown out a lawsuit filed by 40 Chief Inspectors against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, over alleged unfair denial of promotion within the Ghana Police Service.
The officers, who have served for 25 to 30 years, argued that they were wrongfully excluded from a special amnesty program that promoted degree-holding officers who obtained their qualifications before 2020. They claimed that junior colleagues benefitted from the scheme while they were denied entry into the Police Academy, a requirement for promotion to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
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Seeking redress, the officers demanded promotions, direct admission into the academy, and compensation for lost income due to stalled career progression.
However, the court sided with the IGP, ruling that promotions are not automatic and must be earned through competitive exams or special recommendations, as outlined in the Police Service Regulations.
The judge further stated that the case should be decided on legal merit, not emotions or sympathy.
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