1 week Ago By Ghana News
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has condemned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, over his promise to recruit into the police service residents of Bawku who lay down their arms amid the conflict in the area. Speaking during a press conference held by the Minority on April 11, 2025, he described the IGP’s statement as “unfortunate” and potentially damaging, given the sensitive nature of national security and importance of fairness in law enforcement recruitments. “The comment of the IGP – this is purported to be his major public statement ever since he was appointed and maybe he made that statement just on the spur of the moment but it is clearly an unfortunate statement,” he stated.
He continued, “it is most unfortunate to say that if you lay down your arms, you’ll be considered for recruitment. It is out of place. If any other person said this, yes, we may not attach seriousness but coming from the IGP – and the ramifications of that statement – it is critical.
” Annoh-Dompreh also questioned the rationale behind the comment, stressing it could set a dangerous precedent. “Does it mean that people from other parts of the country will also just fight and then, when they lay down their arms, they will be considered for recruitment into the police service?” he quizzed. Bawku, a town in the Upper East Region, has experienced prolonged ethinic conflicts resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives and significantly affecting regional stability and development.
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