Interior Minister nominee Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has urged Ghanaians to exercise restraint regarding the fate of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
The Lower Manya Krobo MP emphasized that decisions concerning Dr. Dampare’s tenure should be left to President John Mahama, who holds the appointing authority.
Speaking before the Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Terlabi likened the situation to a football coach making strategic substitutions.
“As I said, I wish I had that authority, but the appointing authority will be looking at other factors. Sometimes you think you’re doing your best as a player, but your coach substitutes you based on what he sees from the bench. So let’s leave it to the appointing authority,” he stated.
The public remains divided over whether Dr. Dampare should continue in office following the change in government.
While some advocate for his removal, others argue that doing so would be counterproductive given his contributions to maintaining national peace.
