Peace Watch Ghana has asked Rev. Owusu Bempaht to immediately render an apology and retract his allegations against the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, if he is unable to provide the evidence.
The Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana, Madam Nyonkopa Daniels, strongly condemned the allegations and called on him to immediately substantiate his claims with evidence or render an unqualified apology to the IGP and the Police Service.
According to her, the allegations have the potential to paint the IGP and the police service in a negative light.
She stated that freedom of speech comes with a responsibility to ensure that statements made are factual and do not incite violence or undermine the peace and security of the country.
“We urge all individuals, including religious leaders, to exercise caution and responsibility in their public statements, especially during this sensitive period.”
She described the IGP as a man with an uquestionable character.
Read the full statement below
Press Release
Date: 4/02/2024
Subject: Allegations by Rev Owusu Bempah Against the Inspector General of Police
It has come to the attention of Peace Watch Ghana that Rev. Issac Owusu Bempah has made some allegations against the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare and the Ghana Police Service, claiming that the IGP has deployed police officers to arrest and kill him. These claims are not only false but also dangerous, as they have the potential to erode public confidence in the Police Service and threaten the peace and security of the country, especially in an election year.
Peace Watch Ghana strongly condemns these allegations by Rev. Owusu Bempah and calls on him to immediately substantiate his claims with evidence or render an unqualified apology to the IGP and the Police Service. Such open-ended rhetoric only serves to undermine the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Police Service who work tirelessly to maintain law and order in our communities.
It is important to note that freedom of speech comes with a responsibility to ensure that statements made are factual and do not incite violence or undermine the peace and security of the country. We urge all individuals, including religious leaders, to exercise caution and responsibility in their public statements, especially during this sensitive period.
Peace Watch Ghana remains committed to working to promote peace, security and stability of all citizens and will not hesitate to call out any individual or group that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of our country and undermine the credibility of state institutions.
Signed,
Diana Nyonkopa Daniels
Executive Director, Peace Watch Ghana (0208190948)
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
