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Akufo-Addo urges police to remain neutral

He said it is inimical for the police to tie its wellbeing to the fortune of the ruling party of the day because governments have term limit in a multi-party democracy.

He said it is inimical for the police to tie its wellbeing to the fortune of the ruling party of the day because governments have term limits in a multi-party democracy.

The president pledged to help the police carry out its duties without interference from the powers that be.

The president made the comments when he participated in the annual West Africa Security Services Association (WASSA) get-together  in Accra.

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“It is in everybody’s interest that the police service retains the neutrality and professionalism guaranteed under the constitution. Governments have term limits. In a multi-party democracy, parties win and lose power. It is good for the nation that this is so.

“And this why the police should not be made to tie their wellbeing or otherwise to the fortune of the ruling party of the day. As president, and together with the leadership of the police service, we will ensure that you are left to focus on you core mandate and not be an appendage of my government."

“I envisage a police service that goes about its duty of protecting the ordinary citizen, confidence that there that there will not be interference from the powers that be.”

The president also commended the police for ensuring adequate security in the 2016 elections and also bringing the Bimbilla situation under control.

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