Vice President Unveils Ultra-Modern Police Shop in Accra

The Vice President and Chairman of the Police Council, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday unveiled an ultra-modern Ghana Police Shop at the Police Headquarters in Accra. The shop is dedicated to the sale of police uniform items, souvenirs, and other police logistics to ensure uniformity in the way the police dress during operational duties and special ceremonies.

The facility was jointly funded by the Kwahu Community, Geoford Enterprise, Netherlands Properties Limited, and Nafas RN Ventures.

At the commissioning of the shop at the Police Headquarters in Accra, Vice President Bawumia said the police shop would not replace the government’s responsibility of supplying mandatory uniforms to the Police Service but would complement its efforts to ensure police uniformity.

Police personnel could individually purchase uniforms and souvenirs at the shop or online to complement the uniforms provided by the government, he stated.

The Police Welfare Scheme could also offer financial support to police officers to purchase uniforms, with costs deducted from their salaries over a period.

The Vice President emphasized that the country’s security remains a high priority for the government and that necessary support would be provided to security agencies to maintain peace and order before, during, and after the December 7 election.

Despite challenges facing the West African sub-region, Ghana remains the most peaceful nation in the area, he added.

The Vice President and NPP Flagbearer noted that over the past seven years, the government has been supporting the Police Service with logistics and enhancing their welfare to ensure operational efficiency.

The government has also improved the manpower strength of the Service through the recruitment of more than 7,000 personnel over the past three years, according to the Vice President.

“Our gallant officers and men of the Police Service, working in collaboration with other security agencies, put their lives on the line daily to ensure that our streets, communities, and homes are safe, allowing individuals and groups to undertake their socio-economic activities without fear of crime.

“For your daily sacrifices and commitment to protecting life and property of the good people of Ghana, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, ‘ayekoo’ to you and your men. You can always count on government support to help you do more for this country,” Dr. Bawumia assured.

The government’s support, Dr. Bawumia explained, has increased police visibility in communities and improved response to crime and other law and order situations.

“In addition, the government has supported infrastructural development for the Service. Last year, the President commissioned an ultra-modern Service workshop, a basic school, and modern accommodation for officers at Kwabenya.

“Other residential facilities are under construction and will soon be commissioned to provide some comfort to officers and men of the Service,” the Vice President stated.

The Police Service, Dr. Bawumia said, has witnessed significant transformation under the Akufo-Addo administration. This includes the facelift of the National Police Headquarters, the expansion and decentralization of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) to all 25 Police Regions, enhanced police visibility, decentralization of police background checks to all police regions, active community and stakeholder engagements, and enhanced intelligence operations.

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, assured the people of Ghana that the Election Security Taskforce would ensure law and order before, during, and after the December 7 election.

The Minister of the Interior, Mr. Henry Quartey, added that his office would soon take stern action against individuals inciting violence and making threats on social media platforms to serve as a deterrent to others.