The Ghana Police Service has denied allegations made by Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a video circulating on social media, Mr. Nketia claimed that the Accra Regional Police Commander, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and the Inspector-General of Police told him that the arrest of three individuals for possessing firearms in Ofaakor, located in the Awutu Senya East Constituency, was carried out under “orders from above”.
The police have denied these claims, describing them as “false and without any bases.”
According to a statement released on June 9, the officers mentioned in the video have never made such pronouncements at any time.
We would like to categorically state that the claims are false and without any bases. None of the officers mentioned in the video has at any point in time made any such pronouncement,” the communique clarified.
The police reported that the three suspects were arrested after a Pump Action gun with four rounds of ammunition was found in their vehicle at the Electoral Commission’s office in Ofaakor, Awutu Senya East constituency.
The suspects have been cautioned and released on bail.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its dedication to upholding the law and ensuring public safety, urging the public to dismiss the unfounded claims made in the video.
