5 police men have been interdicted for “acts of misconduct”. This was announced in a statement dated December 16 and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah on behalf of the Director-General of Public Affairs.

According to the statement, these officers unlawfully used the service uniform on social media. The said officers, some of whose ranks range from sergeant to constable, were listed in the statement as

“No. 45545 G/Sgt. Samuel Agbemanyale, No. 50300 G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere, No. 51816 G/Cpl. Samuel Agbo, No. 56563 G/Cpl. Charles Oduro, No. 14494 PW/Const. Elizabeth Dicka Korkor”, parts of the statement noted.

Consequently, the interdicted officers have been referred to the Police “have been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action”.

The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) is a specialised unit within the Ghana Police Service that ensures police officers uphold professional standards, human rights, and democratic policing principles. It investigates complaints against police officers and monitors compliance with regulations.

The interdiction of the five officers was based on Part IV of the Police Service Act, 1970 (Act 350), specifically Section 17 (Misconduct and Unsatisfactory Service) and related disciplinary provisions.

According to Section 17 of the Act, which spells out regulations on misconduct and unsatisfactory service, an act that violates police discipline, tarnishes the image of the Service, or breaches professional standards.

Section 18 also lists the penalties offenders are likely to face when found culpable. It lists disciplinary measures such as reprimand, reduction in rank, suspension, or interdiction pending investigation and Section 20 spells out regulations on courts prohibited from entertaining certain actions. It reinforces that disciplinary matters are handled internally by the Police Administration, not civil courts.