He argued that it is inaccurate to present Dampare as completely neutral, insisting that his appointment as Inspector General of Police was shaped by political influence, especially connections to the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Kpebu welcomed the replacement of Dampare with COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as Inspector General of Police, saying the decision reflects the political nature of the role. He maintained that Dampare’s selection was not purely based on merit.
He also questioned why Dampare was preferred over Yohuno, stating that Yohuno has greater policing experience.
He added that many officers within the service would recognize Yohuno’s superior expertise, but political considerations affected the decision-making process.
In his view, the Inspector General of Police position is inherently political, and the president has the discretion to appoint whoever is deemed appropriate.
He noted that COP Yohuno, with decades of service, is expected to bring reforms and strengthen the police service.
The appointment was announced by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who stated that it was made in accordance with constitutional provisions following consultations with the Council of State.