Video: IGP Race; Keep Quiet And Let Nana Addo Decide – AlHaji Bodinga

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The eastern regional first vice chairman for the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Alhaji Umar Bodinga, popularly known in the school of politics as field marshal has waded into the conversations as to who becomes the next Inspector General of Police, IGP and has advised the general public to keep quiet and allow the president of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo choose who befits the honourable portfolio.

According to him, the onus lies on the president as bounded by the constitution of Ghana that in consultation with the council of state, appoint a new IGP.

He made these revelations on the susubiribi morning show on Radio 1FM, 100.7MHZ on Wednesday, May 8 2019 when the host, Nana Kwabena Addo Papabi asked of his opinion as to who he thinks fits the position.

“The Authority given to the president is an executive position and he is the commander in chief. And by virtue of the constitution, the onus lies on him to appoint the IGP so we should keep quiet and let him flow” – Alhaji Bodinga said.

The jostling for the top security job in Ghana has begun as the Inspector-General of Police, David Asante Apeatu, gets set to retire in three months.

However, Alhaji Bodinga added that he believes his President would do a better appointmentment because in his 3 years in office, he has not taken any decision without contacting his advisors.

“And definitely, i know he has a capable council of state members who advise him so he will consult them. This is his third term in office and there hasn’t been any decision taken without consulting them because they are there to advise the president”, Alhaji posited.

There are at least 10 suitors who by their title as Commissioners of Police, are by rank suitable for the job in principle. But with political and professional idiosyncrasies at play, the rank would not be enough.

Age and even political posture are part of a mix of factors beyond professionalism. These ten suitors include:COP Kofi Boakye is the Director-General charge of Research and Planning.
Kofi Boakye has a feared public reputation for his heroics in crime fighting while a police commander for Accra. He is also a former Ashanti Region Commander and was promoted to his current rank in June 2016. Calls for his elevation as IGP has made the rounds in the public at anytime the position has been available. COP/Dr. George Akuffo Dampare at 48years is among the youngest Commissioners of Police and, according to seniority, ranks in the top half of the table of 11 Commissioners. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance and is the Director-General in charge of Welfare. COP Prosper Agblor is the Director-General, Legal and Prosecution but is set to retire early 2020. With the IGP on contract beyond the statutory retirement age of 60, Prosper Agblor’s age may just be a number.

COP/ Beatrice Zakpaa Vib-Sanziri faces the same challenge of age as a disadvantage. The Director- General of the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau is also set to retire this year. COP Maxwell Sakipasgo Atingane, Commandant staff and command college-Winneba is set to retire this year.

COP Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department.
COP Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has attracted public attention over her quick rise to her current rank. Between 2017 to 2019 she has been promoted thrice.
She turns 50 in August and retires in 2029. She is currently the Director-General, Criminal Investigations Department and was the first female Commandant of the Ghana Police Command and Staff College (GPCSC).

She was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police (COP) in April 2019. Mrs Addo-Danquah was promoted to DCOP on November 1, 2017, and confirmed as CID boss on January 24, 2018, becoming the first female CID boss.4

By: Radio1News|Ghana