The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has lauded his subordinates in the Service for their dedication towards maintaining law and order in the country throughout the year.

According to the IGP, the Personnel within the Service have contributed significantly towards the peace and order the country has enjoyed throughout this year and should not be taken for granted.

“I commend you all, for your courage, patriotic selflessness and unalloyed dedication towards the maintenance of law and order. We are proud of you and we will not take you for granted. We recognize that your efforts contribute greatly to the peace and security of this country… On behalf of the leadership of the Service, I wish all Officers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year”.
Dr. George Akuffo Dampare

The IGP said in his Christmas message to the Service that the achievements chalked this year are due to the mercy and grace from God Almighty and for that reason “we give glory to God Almighty for our lives and that of our families”.

Dr George Akuffo Dampare also used the opportunity to eulogize those who lost their lives while on duty and gave the assurance that his administration will do what is required to support their surviving families. He urged the Police Service and the general public to “let us continue to keep them in our prayers”.

The IGP is optimistic that officers who are engaged in acts of misconduct and unprofessionalism, resulting in a bad name for the Service will desist from these practices in the new year and beyond, “for us to regain the trust, confidence, and respect of the public”.

To bolster such transformation, the IGP assured that his leadership will make time to listen to concerns and ideas on how to transform the Service into a world-class institution and the most respected organization in Ghana.

Message to Ghanaians

In a related Christmas message, the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs urged Ghanaians to continue to observe the Covid-19 safety protocols, especially during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The Sector Minister, Ebenezer Kojo Kum, on behalf of his sector called on Ghanaians to keep safe since the pandemic is still in existence.

“I take this opportunity to encourage all of us to keep safe, celebrate in moderation, and take comfort in the blessing and protection of our Lord even in the midst of Covid-19. Let us all abide by the protocols of Covid-19 and protect ourselves and our loved ones”.
Ebenezer Kojo Kum

Mr. Ebenezer Kojo Kum further shared hopes that “the year ahead of us will be good for all of us”. Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has advised Ghanaians to celebrate this year’s Christmas responsibly in his Christmas message delivered on Friday, December 24, 2021 with much optimism that the festivities would end without any road accidents.

Review of isolation guidelines

As part of measures to curb the spread of the virus, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reviewed its isolation guidelines for international arrivals testing positive for the Covid-19 virus at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

In a press statement signed by the Director-General, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Service noted that effective December 24, it will introduce home isolation for international arrivals who are vaccinated but have contracted the virus and are asymptomatic.

Meanwhile, the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has ordered the closure of all beaches within the region with immediate effect in a statement released on Friday, December 24, 2021. Aside the closure of beaches, REGSEC has directed that effective, Saturday, December 25, all passengers without face masks must not be allowed to board any public means of transport. Police Police Police