Ten (10) police officers, led by Sergeant David Ojeyim, have taken the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to court, seeking to block their transfer to new posts. The officers claim that the transfer order issued by the Police Administration is baseless and unfair.
The controversy began when the officers were assigned to an intelligence-gathering operation under Deputy IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Despite receiving transfer notices, Deputy IGP Yohuno instructed them to stay at their current posts and ignore the directive. This instruction was recorded in the station diary, as directed.
However, the Police Administration went ahead with the transfer, posting most of the team members to remote locations in the Upper West, Upper East, and Western Regions. Sergeant Alex Abah was the only exception, being posted to the National Operations Department in Accra.
The officers were subsequently interdicted, but the disciplinary process has been paused pending a High Court decision. Sergeant Ojeyim and his team are now awaiting the court’s ruling to determine their next steps.
The case raises questions about the fairness and transparency of the transfer process within the police administration. The officers’ decision to challenge the transfer orders in court highlights their determination to seek justice and protect their rights.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
