Retired police officer and Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has commended the leadership of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, highlighting his efforts to improve police communication and maintain the service’s integrity.
Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio, Toobu praised Dampare’s interactive and hands-on approach, noting that his leadership helped restore public confidence in the police.
“We saw an IGP who was interactive, engaging, and took full responsibility for police communication. Under him, crime levels dropped, and police integrity was upheld,” he stated.
He contrasted Dampare’s tenure with past administrations, where police commanders sometimes issued misleading statements that damaged the service’s credibility.
“We have had instances in the past where police commanders released statements that were later found to be inaccurate, causing more harm than good.
“Dampare ensured that all communication came from the headquarters to maintain credibility and integrity,” he added.
