Jimmy Aglah: Ghana Police Service; champions of selective justice and environmental amnesia

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Oh, dear Ghana Police Service, our beloved enforcers of the law, how you’ve mastered the art of selective crime fighting! It’s like watching a cat chase a laser pointer, ignoring the real prey – in this case, environmental criminals – and focusing on the easy targets.

First, let’s visit the beautiful Offin River at Atwima Mponua. Here, the good people of Abesua have been enjoying a delightful cocktail of pollutants courtesy of Chamfan operators. Water for farming? Nah, who needs that when you’ve got a river full of surprises!
But alas, the farmers got a tad bit upset and decided to express their anger. And what did our brave police officers do? They swooped in, not to arrest the pollution masterminds, but to apprehend the farmers because, gasp, they allegedly stole a motorbike! I mean, who cares about a little river pollution when there’s a motorbike on the line, right?

Now, let’s take a trip to Wassa Dadieso, where the police have set up roadblocks just meters away from illegal mining pits. Safety first, right? Wrong! These roadblocks aren’t there to protect the public from the gaping holes in the ground. No, no, no. They’re there to check for, well, who knows what? Expired licenses, perhaps?

Meanwhile, motorists are playing a real-life game of “avoid the pit,” but hey, at least their paperwork is in order!

Oh, IGP, our dear Inspector General of Police, what are you waiting for? An environmental catastrophe turned action movie starring angry citizens?

It seems nature crimes have fallen off your radar, and you’re only activating your superhero powers when the citizens have had enough.

And let’s not forget the cherry on top of this hilarious sundae – the police personnel involved in these environmental infractions. It’s like watching a cop write themselves a ticket for illegal parking. It’s absurd, it’s laughable, and it’s happening right under your nose, IGP.

So, dear Ghana Police Service, when will you turn your laser focus onto the real environmental criminals? When will you stop playing this comedic game of cat and mouse and start enforcing the laws that truly matter? Until then, we’ll be here, watching your selective justice antics and wondering if we’re living in a satire or reality.