The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police to investigate an alleged assault on staff of the Energy Ministry by officers of the Ghana Police Service.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, January 15, while the staff were commuting to work in an official ministry bus. Details of the petition were made public by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, in a post on X on Friday, January 16, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the officers involved were members of the Ghana Police Service and not National Security personnel, contrary to early speculation that followed the incident.
The clarification was intended to set the record straight and ensure that the appropriate institution takes responsibility for investigating the matter.
Preliminary accounts suggest that the confrontation began after an exchange between the officers and the ministry staff, reportedly linked to accusations of reckless driving.
The Minister has rejected any suggestion that such an exchange could justify the alleged assault, describing the incident as unacceptable and damaging to public trust in law enforcement.
In his response, Dr Jinapor called for a thorough and impartial probe that will identify those responsible and apply the law without fear or favour. He noted that public servants and ordinary citizens alike deserve to feel safe in their daily activities, particularly when interacting with officers tasked with maintaining law and order.
“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,” Richmond Rockson said in the statement shared on X.
The Minister has urged police leadership to act swiftly to deliver justice to the affected staff and reinforce discipline within the Service, stressing that accountability is vital to restoring public confidence.
