Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwah Manu has criticised the Police Council’s recommendation to grant the Inspector General of Police (IGP) an additional two-year mandate, describing it as a development that could dampen morale within the Ghana Police Service.
Speaking on the matter, Amankwah Manu acknowledged that the decision falls within the bounds of the law. However, he argued that its implications on career progression and institutional motivation cannot be ignored. According to him, many senior officers who have served for decades with the hope of rising to the highest office may now feel that their ambitions have been abruptly curtailed.
He cautioned that such tenure extensions risk “sowing seeds of resentment” among hardworking officers who may interpret the move as an obstruction to fair advancement. This, he suggested, could gradually weaken the drive and dedication that keep the service functioning effectively.
“Although the law permits this kind of extension, we must think carefully about the consequences,” he said. “The Bible teaches that while we have the freedom to do many things, not everything is beneficial. Leadership must weigh not only what is legal but also what promotes harmony and fairness.
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Amankwah Manu urged the Police Council to consider the broader institutional atmosphere and the long-term effects on discipline, motivation, and career expectations. He stressed that sustaining morale and ensuring merit-based progression are critical to the Ghana Police Service’s stability and effectiveness.
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