The former head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) within the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Bright Oduro, is advocating for a thorough investigation into the allegations made against Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

DCOP Bright Oduro believes that the concerns brought forward by COP Alexander Mensah during his testimony before Parliament's ad-hoc Committee should not be disregarded or overlooked.

In his view, the president has the authority to establish an inquiry to delve into the matters raised within the police service.

“So for me, we shouldn’t brush aside, or throw to the wind the accusations made against the IGP, there should be further probe. If we investigate and find out the IGP is doing what exactly he is mandated to do fine. If on the other hand, we find out that he is not managing the police well, as the officers were saying, then we find ways of rectifying whatever problem there is,” he said.

DCOP Oduro's statement follows accusations made by COP Alex Mensah, the Director General in charge of operations, against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, alleging mismanagement of the police service.

COP Alex Mensah recently appeared before a committee to address allegations stemming from a leaked tape, where he was purportedly involved in a scheme to oust the IGP from his position.

COP Alex Mensah asserted that the discontent among serving officers towards the IGP is significant and believes that an impartial investigation would substantiate these grievances.

“It is true; the current IGP is not managing the service well. And I will not deny this today or tomorrow. I will say it everywhere I go. You can do your own investigation within the service and you will know.”

In his remarks during an interview on Joy FM's Top Story on Thursday, DCOP Oduro acknowledged that certain police officers have voiced concerns regarding the IGP's management of the police service. He went on to emphasize that several senior police officers also hold similar reservations.

DCOP Oduro further stressed that it's essential to address other matters brought up in the leaked tape concerning the potential removal of the IGP, particularly issues related to the relationship between the police and the military.