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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh, assured Ghanaians of the Service’s determination to crack down on the activities of homosexuals (LGBT) and groups endorsing the practice.
Ghana’s Penal Code criminalizes unnatural sex and provides for a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of unnatural sex.
“As long as these laws remain in our statutes, we, the police, will apply them,” the IGP said and warned that anyone who broke the laws of the land would be treated without fear or favor.
“If the Ghanaian people decide that we are going to legitimize and take this off our books, we are okay with that; but until that is done, we will ensure that the laws are respected, ”he added.
Oppong-Boanuh, who was speaking at the commissioning of a conference hall for the Central Regional Police Command in Cape Coast, however urged the police to be cautious in handling cases involving LGBT groups.
The installation, initiated by former DCOP Central Regional Commander Paul Awini, bears the name of the current IGP.
It was built with the support of Gaso Petroleum Limited and caring individuals and would create a valuable space for meetings, seminars and other command activities.
The IGP has warned the public to refrain from seeking justice for dealing with alleged gays and lesbians.
Regarding recent cases of suicide committed by police officers, Oppong-Boanuh said the police administration has started consultations with the Ghana Psychological Association to provide services to officers who have psychosocial and emotional problems.
The IGP encouraged staff with psychosocial problems to avail themselves of counseling services to avoid possible suicides.
“As long as you do your job properly and in accordance with Ghanaian laws and in accordance with our regulations, the police administration will do anything to protect you,” he said.
On the alleged assault of a policeman by the chief executive of Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam district and others, the IGP said the Service pursued the case on the advice of the prosecutor’s office general.
He said the police command would support and protect staff in the performance of their duties when working within the provisions of the profession.
Oppong-Boanuh called on locals to provide valuable information to help police fight crime.
The IGP has pledged 200 bags of cement to support the construction of an ongoing operating building complex.
The Commander of the Central Regional Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Ms. Habiba Twumasi-Sarpong, expressed her gratitude to all who supported the construction of the building.
She called for more logistics and facilities for the police in the region to enable them to carry out their tasks effectively.
Source: GNA
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