The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to demand a thorough and impartial investigation into an alleged assault on some staff of the Ministry while commuting to work in one of its official buses.

The assault, he said, was carried out by some personnel of the Ghana Police Service and not officers of National Security, contrary to reports.

“No citizen of this country should ever be subjected to such treatment, particularly at the hands of law enforcement officers who are mandated to protect lives and uphold the rule of law,” Dr Jinapor stated in a social media post shared by Richmond Rockson, the Ministry’s spokesperson.

The Minister condemned claims that the assault was justified because staff allegedly insulted officers for reckless driving, describing such reasoning as “wholly indefensible” and unacceptable under any circumstances.

He insisted that violence or abuse of power cannot be excused.

Dr Jinapor urged the Ghana Police Service to act swiftly to ensure accountability and justice for the victims.

“The Ghana Police Service must act decisively to restore public confidence in the professionalism and discipline of the Service,” he said, emphasising the need for prompt action to uphold law and order.