Retired senior police officer, ACP Benjamin Agordzo
Retired senior police officer, ACP Benjamin Agordzo, has taken a public stand against Ghana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, voicing harsh criticism of his leadership style and accusing him of fostering division within the ranks.
In an exclusive interview with Yen Nsempa on Onua TV, monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Agordzo described Dampare as “highly incompetent” and charged him with disrupting the core structure and morale of the police force.
When asked to assess the IGP’s leadership, Agordzo didn’t mince words, alleging that Dampare’s tenure has harmed the police organization. “He has caused significant disruption within the force,” Agordzo claimed, adding that Dampare’s approach has led to discontent among officers. “The institution I served for decades is now grappling with favoritism and political interference. It’s not the police service I knew,” he added, his frustration apparent.
Agordzo also hinted that he is prepared to provide detailed accounts and specific evidence to back his accusations, but only on what he called an “appropriate platform.” “When the time is right, I’ll present the evidence of his misconduct. This isn’t a personal vendetta; it’s about saving the integrity of the police service,” he stated.
In his critique, Agordzo pointed to a culture of favoritism that he claims Dampare has allowed to thrive within the police force.
According to Agordzo, the IGP has created a rift between himself and his deputies, which has filtered down to the lower ranks. “There’s a clear line of favoritism. He promotes those he prefers while ignoring officers who have served diligently for years. How can you expect commitment from the team when the leadership is this biased?” Agordzo asked.
Agordzo went on to describe instances where junior officers, in his view, were elevated to senior positions despite lacking the experience and merit typically required.
This trend, he claimed, demoralizes seasoned officers who have dedicated their lives to law enforcement, only to be sidelined due to what he sees as Dampare’s “political bias” in promotions. “I know officers who’ve served loyally for decades, waiting their turn, only to watch less experienced officers leapfrog them. This undermines the meritocracy that should govern the police service,” he argued.
