Police wallowing in misery – K. B. Quantson

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kk 10 years ago

If a seasoned police officer talks this way, then we are doomed as a nation. He has no plan to correct the problem, rather, he is blaming it on the people.

If a seasoned police officer talks this way, then we are doomed as a nation. He has no plan to correct the problem, rather, he is blaming it on the people.
***PRIEST 10 years ago

THEY KNOW HOW MUCH SALARY BEFORE TAKING THE JOB. SO WHY TAKING BRIBES.

THEY KNOW HOW MUCH SALARY BEFORE TAKING THE JOB. SO WHY TAKING BRIBES.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 10 years ago

K. B. Quantson, stop advertising your stupidity !

Do you know the number of unemployeds in the country ?

Are you stupid enough not to know that the Police have the right and obligation to refuse to accept bribe ?

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K. B. Quantson, stop advertising your stupidity !

Do you know the number of unemployeds in the country ?

Are you stupid enough not to know that the Police have the right and obligation to refuse to accept bribe ?

K. B. Quantson, if you were not that stupid and corrupt, you could have used your position during your tenure to eradicate corruption from the the Police Service.
Sylvanus Agbemenyah 10 years ago

Absolute gabbage and gibberish. Who forced the individual officers to join the service? How much do teachers take home to look after their dozen children? How many teachers are provided common sheds to house their wards? How ...
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Absolute gabbage and gibberish. Who forced the individual officers to join the service? How much do teachers take home to look after their dozen children? How many teachers are provided common sheds to house their wards? How much does a freshly passed out police officer takes home as compared to what the teacher takes home? Are they also not working for the public? And what is so special about the level of lukewarm attitude, ineffective and inefficient service, they render to the public to merit the high level of resource outlay the government spend in resourcing them? This man should really shut up.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

over the years what has been the action plan to address these challenges. are we expecting miracles to happen in this instance too? it is not the police alone that find themselves in this quagmire so they should stop finding ...
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over the years what has been the action plan to address these challenges. are we expecting miracles to happen in this instance too? it is not the police alone that find themselves in this quagmire so they should stop finding excuses. in any case even with their scanty housing resource, their superiors annex everything for themselves. i have seen an officer annex 4 rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 toilets and 2 baths in a barracks while his subordinates sleep 4 per room and share the same kitchen toilet and bath. incidentally the officer was keeping livestock in the other kitchen. they are their worst enemies
william 10 years ago

Simple advice from the Commissioner: look before you leap, then you can land safely! If you don't truly know the police, the rush to criticise them? Yet you need them, 24/7!

Simple advice from the Commissioner: look before you leap, then you can land safely! If you don't truly know the police, the rush to criticise them? Yet you need them, 24/7!
Sylvanus Agbemenyah 10 years ago

The police is there 24/7 only when you conviniently put some envelope under ''complain lodging folder'' on their counter.

The police is there 24/7 only when you conviniently put some envelope under ''complain lodging folder'' on their counter.
kk 10 years ago

Mr. every worker in Ghana does same and equally important. Teachers buy their own pens, pay t&t to and fro school. Sometimes buy books, pencils and food to their pupils. Do they sell the school registers, chalk and others to ...
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Mr. every worker in Ghana does same and equally important. Teachers buy their own pens, pay t&t to and fro school. Sometimes buy books, pencils and food to their pupils. Do they sell the school registers, chalk and others to make ends meet? Police men are provided with rifles and ammunition and cars unfortunately some of the cars are being used as private cars for officers. In 21st century there are no police barracks but stations, policemen are seen in patrol cars all around not in charge offices, they hid their identity not drink with friends in corners.
Okoe 10 years ago

Let the top brass of the Police forgo some of their perks so that we build more and better houses for the rest. Oh, I forgot some want six BMWs when they are no more in power with a bungalow in every region.

Let the top brass of the Police forgo some of their perks so that we build more and better houses for the rest. Oh, I forgot some want six BMWs when they are no more in power with a bungalow in every region.
G. Dart (US) 10 years ago

FROM THE HORSE's OWN MOUTH? Oyiwa

FROM THE HORSE's OWN MOUTH? Oyiwa
KKB 10 years ago

So police become corrupt because of their standard of living, what about doctors, teachers, fire service, etc.. and you call yourself former boss of NACOB...Ghana.. go to other Portugal or Spain

So police become corrupt because of their standard of living, what about doctors, teachers, fire service, etc.. and you call yourself former boss of NACOB...Ghana.. go to other Portugal or Spain
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

Tarzan had been living alone in his jungle kingdom for 30 years with only apes for company, and suitably shaped holes in trees for sex. Jane, a white British woman reporter, came to Africa in search of this legendary figure. ...
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Tarzan had been living alone in his jungle kingdom for 30 years with only apes for company, and suitably shaped holes in trees for sex. Jane, a white British woman reporter, came to Africa in search of this legendary figure. Deep in the wild she came to a clearing and discovered Tarzan vigorously thrusting into a jungle oak. She watched in awe for a while.

Finally, overcome by this display of animal passion Jane came out into the open and offered herself to him. As she reclined on the wild grass Tarzan ran up to her and gave her a big kick in the crotch.

In pain she screamed, "What the hell did you do that for?"

Tarzan replies, "Always check for bees first."
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

what a jerk!

what a jerk!
kofi 10 years ago

The police on our roads make it difficult for drivers. Any driver who try to be difficult is delayed unnecessarily. They will ask for even torch lights just to find fault with a driver. The drivers knowing the stock in trade ...
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The police on our roads make it difficult for drivers. Any driver who try to be difficult is delayed unnecessarily. They will ask for even torch lights just to find fault with a driver. The drivers knowing the stock in trade of the police will just give the money which the police speedily accept. The police only pretend to arrest drivers for bribing officials when the camera is on them.
akua 10 years ago

Yes, most people will agree with the above, but the police themselves are the makers of their own misery. Are we being blamed here for not bearing with their over-sized families? How can you cram six children (sometimes more) ...
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Yes, most people will agree with the above, but the police themselves are the makers of their own misery. Are we being blamed here for not bearing with their over-sized families? How can you cram six children (sometimes more) into one room? I have always wondered why they do not practice family planning. We all know how a police barracks look like - a big mess and one wonders how they are able to live in such conditions. Teach them to practice family planning. Who obliges them to fill every inch of the one room with kids. they must learn to cut their coats acdcording to their sizes. As for the freezer, it is their trade mark; madam is always selling something to help feed the brood.
Nana 10 years ago

Police must be proactive. Besides maintaining law and order police service can generate enough revenue to improve the service yet the fines go directly into their pockets what else? we need to have a second look at their trai ...
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Police must be proactive. Besides maintaining law and order police service can generate enough revenue to improve the service yet the fines go directly into their pockets what else? we need to have a second look at their training, service, discipline and their general outlook and performance
Lord Listowell 10 years ago

This man is very stupid and that even tells u that they are all the same in the police force. How can an old man like u talk like this? All the police need is quality training and education to help them understand who a polic ...
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This man is very stupid and that even tells u that they are all the same in the police force. How can an old man like u talk like this? All the police need is quality training and education to help them understand who a police officer is supposed to be. Where is mother Ghana heading to?
zomabi 10 years ago

WHY SHOULD A MAN WITHOUT A HOUSE HAVE 6 CHILDREN.POLICE BARRACKS ARE NOT PALACES. THEY ARE MEANT TO PRODUCE MINIMUM ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONNEL TO ENABLE THEM PERFORM THEIR DUTIES.

WHY SHOULD A MAN WITHOUT A HOUSE HAVE 6 CHILDREN.POLICE BARRACKS ARE NOT PALACES. THEY ARE MEANT TO PRODUCE MINIMUM ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONNEL TO ENABLE THEM PERFORM THEIR DUTIES.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

Clearly this former Police Chief does not know what many Ghanaian families are having to cope with. The conditions he describes for serving Police officers is not unfamiliar to many of us who had very humble beginnings, some ...
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Clearly this former Police Chief does not know what many Ghanaian families are having to cope with. The conditions he describes for serving Police officers is not unfamiliar to many of us who had very humble beginnings, some in very similar occupational circumstances.

Yet I do not for one moment recall it ever incriminating or corrupting my own father!!! He never once took a bribe nor allowed himself to be influenced by others in his life. What a remarkable way to teach our children. No wonder all his children (without exception) have continued that tradition of honesty, integrity and honour irrespective of challenges and circumstances.

Should we improve conditions for our workers including the security forces, the simple answer is a BIG YES but to try to justify the illegal, wrong and irresponsible behaviour of some in the Police forces is totally wrong.

It also gives me the impression that Quantson in his own time has been the beneficiary of such favours as were unwarranted. Since he is aware of their plight, what did he do when he was in uniform? Why has he not exerted any leverage to alleviate the situation for their betterment?

Just as it is easy for others to take to the media to condemn so it is for him to remain irresponsible in trying to justify a behaviour that clearly is contributing to our corruption and people's distrust of the system.

What happened to the police officer in Nigeria though a good lesson exposing what we all know to be happening all the time in our own country, happened in Kenya some years back and was publicised on TV, but surprise, surprise, the police officers involved were not summarily dismissed as we have seen in Nigeria.

Kenya is one of the most corrupt nations in the world, and certainly in the Top 5 of corrupt nations. Police corruption is regarded as normal and goes unpunished.

Surely we can not allow ourselves to stoop so low? and the weak explanation and defence given here by Mr Quantson simply won't wash.
Foreigner 10 years ago

This gentleman is an example of what is wrong with Africa. Poor Leadership. Leadership isn't an issue for just the president, MP's and heads of ministries. Leadership is relevant right down to the police officer on the str ...
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This gentleman is an example of what is wrong with Africa. Poor Leadership. Leadership isn't an issue for just the president, MP's and heads of ministries. Leadership is relevant right down to the police officer on the street. The reason the police officer on the beat asks for bribes is NOT due to public influence. A young cadet is trained by his experienced comrades and senior officers. Besides, the senior officer wants/needs/demands their cut of proceeds.

Although society is a big influencer, the culture of the organization is a bigger influencer and drives behaviour. Ask the military officers why they don't like their men working with the police. They are a bad influence on the military culture of discipline and professionalism.

On the issue of the barracks, this is something from the colonial days. Do the police have to stay at the barracks? Can they not get their own place? I don't know why the taxpayer has to pay for their housing (along with free electricity and water). The police should live amongst the people...that would improve security in the neighbourhoods too.
SENEGAL 10 years ago

JUST HAVE A CASE AND LET THE POLICE GET INVOLVE. YOU DONT HAVE A CHOICE TOU HAVE TO PAY .THE POLICE ARE FULLY CORRUPT FROM THE CONSTABLE TO THE IGP

JUST HAVE A CASE AND LET THE POLICE GET INVOLVE. YOU DONT HAVE A CHOICE TOU HAVE TO PAY .THE POLICE ARE FULLY CORRUPT FROM THE CONSTABLE TO THE IGP
Nana B 10 years ago

the IGP started as constable and has been on the road extorting money from people before. Right from the top to the bottom, they are all the same. Now wonder this bloke is trying to defend the indefensible.

the IGP started as constable and has been on the road extorting money from people before. Right from the top to the bottom, they are all the same. Now wonder this bloke is trying to defend the indefensible.
kk 10 years ago

why should a police man accept offer idiot talks

why should a police man accept offer idiot talks
Nii Okai 10 years ago

The best solution for the police in the first place is that the government of the day should initiate a move that could end the policy of housing the police. The white man who started with the idea of housing the police has r ...
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The best solution for the police in the first place is that the government of the day should initiate a move that could end the policy of housing the police. The white man who started with the idea of housing the police has runned away from that mentality and had resolved to not taking responsibity of housing the police. By the way the police is paid, so whether they like to sleep in a chamber with 4 or 6 members of their family, they like it so.

The other issue of bribery is another thing that we all have to look into to see how best we can bring in sanity into our systen of governing our nation. This very part is a great issue that need a good general strategic formular to solve our chronic corruption. Let us have in mind that as long as we are not clean, and never want to do the right thing as the law of the land requires, the tendency of corrupting the police will never come to an end.

The police too in reality are selfish and greedy people who are also not patriotic and in real sense never want Ghana to succeed. I see in the people in Police force, that they are not useful for the nation they also belong to.

It is a miserable and sad issue that people belong to a nation and never even understand that they belong to the nation in question, and hence their involvement in activities that wreck their own nation. The real African primitivity is what one sees with the action and reactions of our national police force. What a sad thing to see.
DK 10 years ago

Why should the media give visibility to such a pointless statement of this guy? This is a total waste of time.

Why should the media give visibility to such a pointless statement of this guy? This is a total waste of time.
joe 10 years ago

together with K. B. Quantson the country will be better, never heard such nonsense before, sad but true

together with K. B. Quantson the country will be better, never heard such nonsense before, sad but true
ALO KOTI 10 years ago

The Old man is right. To be honest with ourselves, the whole country is corrupt from the president to the 'kayayo' It is only that the police have been doing it in the open hence their accusation. Anyway, "Blessed is the hand ...
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The Old man is right. To be honest with ourselves, the whole country is corrupt from the president to the 'kayayo' It is only that the police have been doing it in the open hence their accusation. Anyway, "Blessed is the hand that giveth and the one that saveth. Leave the police to protect you.
OBURUMANKUMA 10 years ago

they should rent in the population like every one else...pay them well and give them more responsible....police depot is a colonial mentality...also ask them to limit their offsprings to what they can take care of...

they should rent in the population like every one else...pay them well and give them more responsible....police depot is a colonial mentality...also ask them to limit their offsprings to what they can take care of...
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Hazor 10 years ago

Late president Mills and Error president Mahama the then vice president are to be blame for the police wallowing in mesery and the state of their condition they leaving in it. Late President Mills and his vice president Maha ...
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Late president Mills and Error president Mahama the then vice president are to be blame for the police wallowing in mesery and the state of their condition they leaving in it. Late President Mills and his vice president Mahama borrowed US$10billion to built housing units for all security personnels.They cut sods to deceive the police they are go to provide accomodation for them.THe Late President Mills and His VIce President Mahama stole the US$10billion and denial the security personnels accomodation and blame it on the Koreans for having problems with their Ghanaian counterpart to built housing units.So why woun't the police wallowing in misery.The Police has allow themselves to turn ZOMBIES and receive orders to prevent citizens of Ghana their constitutional rights to stage a peaceful demostrate to register their grivances.Ignorant Ghanaians who do not know their both civic and constitutional rights fall victims and their lifes became misery and pathetic.The police do not right to prevent citizen to execise their constutional right to demonstrate.Knowledgable citizens will sue Ghana police of their uncivilise behavour of preventing them of execising their constitutional civic right to stage peaceful demonstration at court.

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