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Nkoranza mayhem: Win public confidence with transparency – Toobu to Dampare
The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Toobu, has urged the Police Administration to win public confidence with a high level of transparency in the chaos at Nkoranza.
“You need to draw a thin line and create a balance that you need to build police morale and also win back public confidence. And it’s the duty of leadership and I encourage the Inspector General of Police, he started well he shouldn’t lose it at all.
“There are justifications under which a Police officer should use a fire-arm but let the results be made public for the people to know that the Police has the right to shoot at the time. If the Police Officer was wrong, if the application of that force was not professional, wrong, and illegal and cannot be accounted for, it was unnecessary for that force, let the Police Officer pay the price,” the MP told Joshua Kodjo Mensah Starr Today Wednesday,
He continued: “Let the result be made public, that is why I am talking about transparency, professionalism and impartiality. That will make the public believe that the Police Officers are also human-beings. When they err they are punished like any other person and when they do well we applaud them.
“So let transparency prevail and all of us will continue to build our Police Service, because we must have a better Police Service whether we like it or not this is the Ghana Police Service. If it’s not good enough, let’s put in enough effort to make it better.”
Background
At least one person had died with five others on admission following a clash between youth of Nkoranza and Police on Tuesday.
The youth who were protesting the death of 28-year-old trader, Alber Akwasi Donkor reportedly attacked some officers before setting inmates free.
A police statement said the Police responded to the attack with the right amount of force with support from the regional Police command.
According to the Police, calm has been restored to the area, “we therefore, wish to assure all law-abiding citizens to go about their socio-economic activities without fear or hindrance, for the Police will do whatever it takes to protect their lives and property.”
However, a Security Analyst, Adam Bona has said the clash between the Police and irate youth in Nkoranza resulting in the killing of one person could have been averted if the Regional Minister had acted promptly.
According to him, the Regional Security Council could have suggested a curfew for the Interior Minister to approve but they failed.
“I will put the blame on the doorstep of the Regional Security Council, that’s the Regional Minister and his team. They sat down and and all they could do was to lament and lament. I cautioned them that they should stop the lamentation and look at options with regards to safeguarding lives and property in Nkoranza Municipality.
“What happened yesterday if the Regional Security and Municipal Security had actually spoken to the Interior Minister asking that a curfew should quickly be imposed. The Interior Minister could have assented to it and once that is done everybody will be driven to their room. No matter who you are there is a curfew. One other life lost is so useless and painful,” he told Naa Dedei on the Morning Starr Wednesday May 18, 2022.
The Security analyst said RESEC was only engaged in a series of meetings without any pragmatic measures adding that “they (RESEC) lost focus and became emotional with the situation.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
