Aboso chief petitions minister, IGP to probe three senior police officers

The petition, dated September 3, 2024, and signed by the Chief, Queen Mother Nana Akosua Akomaso, and other prominent figures, requests a thorough examination of the officers’ behavior.

The three officers in question are the Western Central Regional Police Commander, the Tarkwa Divisional Police Commander, and Aboso Police Chief Inspector Joseph Bosman Amoako.

The petition alleges that their conduct falls short of the high moral standards expected of the Ghana Police Service and claims that they have outlived their usefulness in the jurisdiction, particularly Chief Inspector Amoako.

“It is important to note that the actions of the Tarkwa Regional Police Command amount to an abuse of the rights of the people and pose a threat to the peace and security of the area, especially the Aboso community and its environs,” part of the letter read.

The Chief’s letter, filed at the Ministry of the Interior and the IGP’s office on September 11, 2024, highlights two primary concerns.

Firstly, the police officers are accused of assisting “some miscreants and non-indigenous groups” in installing a rival chief in Aboso, despite the existence of a substantive chief recognized by law, customs, and traditions.

Secondly, the Western Central Regional Police Commander is accused of repeatedly verbally assaulting traditional leaders, including the Nifahene, who has threatened to take legal action if the behavior continues.

The Chief emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating, “We appeal to your good office to treat this issue with the urgency it deserves before things escalate. As chiefs and elders, we do not want to compromise the peace and security of the Aboso community.”