[ 2012-04-25 ]

IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye

We’ll deal with troublemakers – Ghana Police
The Inspector General of Police, Paul Tawiah
Quaye, has served notice the police will not treat
anyone beating war drums in Ghana with kids’
gloves, because they want to “jealously guard” the
prevailing peace.

The IGP, who did not mince words at a press
briefing at the Police Headquarters in Accra on
Wednesday, said they are poised to “religiously
protect the peace” in Ghana and warned that no one
should overstretch their patience.

“Don’t misconstrue our calmness as sign of
weakness,” IGP Quaye told the press. “We’ll
jealously and religiously protect the peace.”

He added: “The police are poised to deal
decisively with anyone who wants to disturb the
peace in Ghana before, during and after elections.
I urge all Ghanaians to respect and use existing
police structures in addressing all grievances.
We’ll not discriminate or be bias towards any
political groupings.”

“We shall stay glued to our legally accepted
position to be accountable to the law. We welcome
open, honest and constructive criticism because we
believe it will refine us. We caution that
destructive criticisms are not welcomed. Some
people are becoming overly temperamental and using
harsh words to bring our work down.”

IGP Quaye called on all Ghanaians, especially the
media to help promote peace this election year by
‘blacklisting’ all individuals bent on using their
platforms to “promote parochial lies.”

“We need the active cooperation of all
stakeholders to safeguard the peace of Ghana. The
media should be very professional in this election
year.

“Don’t use issues that will create problems. Don’t
give platforms to individuals or groups that will
go about promoting parochial lies. It will help us
avoid situation that will let us compromise our
peace,” the IGP said.

Source - Citifmonline

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