A group of 40 Chief Inspectors in the Ghana Police Service have dragged their bosses to court, accusing them of denying them the opportunity to advance their careers.
The aggrieved officers claim that they were left out of a special amnesty programme that granted promotions to their junior colleagues who had obtained university degrees by 2020.
The defendants, however, have denied any wrongdoing and asked the court to dismiss the suit.
They argue that the IGP has no power to promote officers above the rank of Chief Inspector, and that the special amnesty was an administrative decision to meet the exigencies of the time and absorb graduate junior officers.
The case is one of several lawsuits filed by police officers in recent years over promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions.
Some analysts have attributed these legal disputes to poor communication, lack of transparency and favouritism within the police service.
They have called for reforms in the police administration and management to ensure fairness, accountability and professionalism.
The court is yet to fix a date for hearing the suit.
The plaintiffs have expressed hope that justice will be served and their grievances will be addressed.
Source: Graphic Online
