Ten police officers in Ghana have filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent their transfer by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The officers, led by Sergeant David Ojeyim, argue that the transfer directive issued by the Police Administration is unfounded and unjustified.

According to court documents, the officers were recruited for an intelligence-gathering assignment under the supervision of Deputy IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno. Despite receiving transfer orders, the Deputy IGP allegedly instructed the officers to defy the transfer and remain in their current roles.

The officers have been suspended pending a service inquiry, but the disciplinary process is on hold until the High Court resolves the ongoing judicial review.

Sergeant Ojeyim outlined that, in line with the Police Service Regulations, the officers were assigned to the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) and tasked with an intelligence operation. On September 26, 2024, they were briefed by ASP Alhaji Jalil Bawa on the operation’s scope and communication logistics, including the creation of a WhatsApp group for team coordination.

However, on October 1, 2024, Sergeant Ojeyim received a transfer signal from the headquarters, which included many of the officers involved in the assignment. Most were transferred to remote regions, with one officer assigned to the National Operations Department at headquarters.

The officers, in consultation with Deputy IGP Yohuno, were instructed not to comply with the transfer orders. They documented their defiance in the station diary, as directed by Yohuno.

The officers’ legal challenge continues as the case is set to be reviewed in the High Court. Meanwhile, the interdiction remains in place as the judicial process unfolds.

Source:TheDotNews