Government ready to provide maximum security for all persons in Ghana – Dr Bawumia
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who is the chairman of the Police Council has disclosed that plans are underway from the government to roll out requisite strategic interventions for the maximum security of nationals and non-nationals.
This was disclosed during the inauguration of the council by President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Dr Bawumia also appreciated the gesture of the president by saying “Pursuant to Articles 201 and 211 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, President Akufo –Addo swore me into office as Chairman of the Police Council and Armed Forces Council respectively.
“On behalf of the members of the Councils, I underscored the arduous task ahead in a world of increasing complexity and accelerating change.
“I assured Mr President and the good people of Ghana that we will work hard to leverage the image of the security services into an excellent status in line with the vision and mission of their transformation agenda.
“As a team, we will roll out the requisite strategic interventions to protect and defend nationals and non-nationals and also strengthen the maintenance of law and order with the support of all.”
The membership of the Council is constituted as follows: Hon. Ambrose Dery, IGP Dr George Akuffo Dampare, Hon. Godfred Yeboah Dame, Mr Bram-Larbi Kwaku Esq., COP Joseph Boakye Appiah (Rtd.), ACP Mrs Faustina A. K. Andoh-Kwofie.Other members include Inspector Felix Essuman, Mr Hadih A. Bin Salih and Madam Cecelia Eguakun. The event was attended by some members of the Police Management Board and other dignitaries.
By: Stella Annan | myactiveonline.com Twitter @activetvgh
