Retired Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Bright Oduro, has voiced concerns over internal difficulties within the Ghana Police Service under the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

Speaking on Citi News on Friday, March 14, COP Oduro acknowledged that while Dampare has fulfilled his responsibilities as IGP, many officers remain dissatisfied.

He noted that although Dampare enjoys public support, unresolved internal grievances persist. Oduro highlighted weak internal communication, inadequate attention to officers' well-being, and promotions granted outside the standard procedures. He also criticized the handling of transfers, stating they were executed without proper committee consultation.

Regarding crime control, COP Oduro questioned the effectiveness of Dampare’s strategy, pointing to unresolved robbery cases and limited transparency in crime reporting.

He observed that officers rarely provide updates on criminal activities within their jurisdictions, despite ongoing incidents.

“There have been robberies that you and I never heard about. What solutions are being professed by the police to tackle robbery? We see the police on patrols, but how have they tackled robbery? The officers are also not speaking about crimes in their jurisdiction, yet crimes are taking place all over the place.

“Yet they don’t talk about them. Look at what happened in Adabraka, where a daylight robbery took place. What about the police officers who were taken for enquiry and were killed? So, there are issues of crime which have not been resolved. So, we will not say that even though outwardly he is doing well, inwardly he is doing well or not.

COP Oduro emphasized that strong leadership relies on fostering a supportive work environment.

“Every other IGP will do what is under his command because these are the men who will do the work for you. If they do their work and they are attacked for explaining what we do to the public, nobody speaks.

“…So there are issues all over. So, he has done his part, but too many officers are grumbling,” he stated.