Ghana Police Service denies secret recruitment claims by Wa West MP, Peter Toboo

The Ghana Police Service has firmly denied allegations of an ongoing recruitment exercise at the National Police Training School without a public announcement. The claims were made by the Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Toboo. In an effort to clarify the situation, the police issued a statement denying the assertion.

In a statement released on Tuesday, 16 July, the police emphasised that there is no recruitment exercise currently underway.

“The Ghana Police Service has monitored comments attributed to the Hon. Member of Parliament for Wa West, Mr Peter Toboo, to the effect that there is an ongoing recruitment exercise at the National Police Training School without any public announcement of the exercise,” the statement read. “We wish to state that the Police Service has not commenced any exercise of such nature.”

The origins of Toboo's information remain unclear, and it is uncertain whether he possesses any evidence to support his claim.

In related news, the parliamentary committee that investigated a leaked tape involving senior police officers plotting the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has unanimously endorsed the recommendations contained in its report. The report includes critical findings and proposes measures to address the situation.

The committee's unanimous endorsement highlights the impartiality and thoroughness of the investigative process. Their recommendations focus on strengthening the independence of the police service and minimising political interference. Additionally, the committee recommended sanctions against the officers involved in the plot to remove the IGP and cited them for contempt of parliament.