Security expert Prof. Kwesi Aning talked about why police officers reacted differently when COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno became the new police chief. He said happy scenes at Police Headquarters happened because former chief Dr. George Akuffo Dampare ran things with strict rules. Many officers felt restricted by his leadership style.
"This officer changed the service completely. He stopped corruption, group favoritism, and networks where people broke the rules however they wanted," Prof. Aning explained during his Channel One TV interview. He added that anyone pushing for strict professional standards makes enemies fast.
After Yohuno took his oath, videos spread showing police officers celebrating loudly. They welcomed him with cheers and threw money around to show how happy they felt. At the same celebration, certain officers openly attacked Dampare, calling him harsh names like "tyrant" and "dictator." These critics claimed his departure had "freed" everyone working in the police service.
Dampare made big changes during his time as police chief. He worked hard to fight bribery and created strict behavior rules for officers. His leadership divided the force - many officers hated these limitations, but others believed his work brought back respect and professional standards to Ghanaian police operations.
"This officer changed the service completely. He stopped corruption, group favoritism, and networks where people broke the rules however they wanted," Prof. Aning explained during his Channel One TV interview. He added that anyone pushing for strict professional standards makes enemies fast.
After Yohuno took his oath, videos spread showing police officers celebrating loudly. They welcomed him with cheers and threw money around to show how happy they felt. At the same celebration, certain officers openly attacked Dampare, calling him harsh names like "tyrant" and "dictator." These critics claimed his departure had "freed" everyone working in the police service.
Dampare made big changes during his time as police chief. He worked hard to fight bribery and created strict behavior rules for officers. His leadership divided the force - many officers hated these limitations, but others believed his work brought back respect and professional standards to Ghanaian police operations.
