31/07/2026
The Ghana Police Service has a duty to protect, not intimidate.
The viral video of a Ghana Police officer allegedly assaulting a young female and a male nurse during a demonstration at The Techiman-Krobo Nursing And Midwifery School campus is deeply disturbing. If the video accurately reflects what happened, then the manner in which the situation was handled is unacceptable.
We have always been told that the Police are our friends—officers who are there to protect lives, maintain law and order, and ensure the safety of every citizen.
No matter the circumstances, there is no justification for grabbing a young woman by the neck of her dress and dragging her in a way that nearly exposed parts of her body. Such actions can cause physical harm, emotional trauma, and undermine public confidence in the Police Service.
Law enforcement officers are trained to manage difficult situations professionally, with restraint and respect for human dignity. Their role is to de-escalate tensions, not to use unnecessary force or intimidate the very people they are sworn to protect.
This incident raises serious questions that deserve answers. If misconduct occurred, the officer involved should be thoroughly investigated and held accountable in accordance with the law. Accountability strengthens public trust and reinforces the professionalism of the Ghana Police Service.
As citizens, we all have a responsibility to obey the law, and those entrusted with enforcing it must do so with fairness, respect, and professionalism. A safer Ghana depends on mutual respect between the Police and the people they serve.