Sierra Leone’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General David Taluva (rtd), has lauded the Ghana Police Service for setting a new standard in African policing, acknowledging its recent strides as a model for other nations on the continent.
During a visit to the Police Headquarters in Accra, Major General Taluva, who led a high-level delegation that included Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu, praised the Ghana Police Service for its innovative approach and practical leadership.
“Everyone on the continent attests to the high standards of the Ghana Police Service under your leadership,” Taluva stated. “The Ghana Police Service has become the benchmark for the rest of us on the continent.”
He expressed admiration for Ghana’s transformation of its police force into a service that is deeply integrated with the citizenry.
“We marvel at how the Ghana Police has successfully transformed from a force into a service and has effectively integrated itself among the citizenry,” he added.
The Sierra Leonean minister also highlighted the purpose of their visit, noting that his team, including Deputy Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay, was keen on exchanging insights with their Ghanaian counterparts.
“We are here to learn from the innovations and practical leadership driving the recent transformation within the Ghana Police Service,” Taluvu emphasized.
In response, Ghana’s IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, expressed enthusiasm about the visit, underscoring the importance of collaboration between security agencies across the continent.
“The Ghana Police Service aims to win the trust and support of the public by embodying the role of a true servant to the people,” Dr. Dampare stated.
He further highlighted key initiatives contributing to the service’s success, such as the “Snatch Them Young Policing” programme, which engages schoolchildren, along with enhanced intelligence-led operations and increased police visibility.
The exchange between the two nations reflects a growing recognition of the need for African countries to learn from each other’s successes in order to strengthen their own security frameworks.
