Post-Election Violence: Where Is Dampare? He Must Act Now – Richard Kumadoe
Security consultant Richard Kumadoe criticizes the lack of accountability for political violence, urging the Inspector General of Police to take decisive action
- Kumadoe demands immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators to deter future violence
- He links the ongoing violence to the failure to punish similar actions after the 2016 elections
- Kumadoe expresses concern that the lack of accountability is fostering a culture of crime and antisocial behavior in Ghana
Security consultant, Richard Kumadoe, has spoken out about the ongoing post-election violence in Ghana, urging the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, to take immediate action.
Supporters of former President Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been involved in incidents of vandalism, looting, and property destruction, which have disrupted the peaceful atmosphere that was expected following the elections.
In an interview on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio, Kumadoe emphasized that the only way to end this violence is for Dr. Dampare to “wake up” and ensure the arrest and prosecution of the offenders. He believes that such actions would serve as a deterrent to others.
“We must restore law and order now. Dampare needs to step up, arrest the perpetrators, and prosecute them. He should return to his responsibilities and act decisively,” Kumadoe stated.
While expressing concern over the situation, Kumadoe noted that he was not surprised by the violence, as similar incidents occurred in 2016 when NPP supporters engaged in similar behavior after their victory. However, Kumadoe pointed out that these offenders were never held accountable, which has allowed the pattern to repeat itself.
“In Ghana, the cycle of NPP and NDC winning and losing has continued since 2016. When the NPP did not punish those responsible for violence in 2016, it sent the wrong message. Failure to enforce accountability only promotes antisocial behavior and leads to the rationalization of bad actions,” Kumadoe explained.
He expressed deep concern about the state of governance, highlighting the persistence of fraud, crime, and criminality. “This is the reality of our democracy – when wrongdoers are not punished, the violence continues,” he added, stating his sadness and frustration as a Ghanaian citizen.
