Former United Nations Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has defended President John Mahama’s decision to replace the Inspector General of Police (IGP), stating that leadership changes are a routine aspect of governance.
On Friday, March 14, President Mahama removed Dr. George Akuffo Dampare and appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohonu as his successor.
The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some celebrating the transition while others question its timing and implications.
Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews, Prof. Agyeman-Duah dismissed concerns over the decision, emphasizing that such changes are standard in leadership transitions.
“I find nothing wrong with the president hanging the police IGP, and even the CDS if he decides to do so – it happens,” he stated.
He further argued that every president seeks to appoint top officials who align with their leadership vision, citing similar trends in the United States and other nations.
Despite his support for the change, Prof. Agyeman-Duah advised caution, warning that abrupt leadership shifts, if not carefully handled, could disrupt governance structures.
“Every president must be very conscious and sensitive when making such moves because, if the wrong decisions are made, they can disrupt the system,” he cautioned