..Accuses Senior Officer of using political influence to shield Niece from prosecution
Accusations of a cover-up and abuse of office, have been levelled against two officers of the Ghana Police Service in what appears to be a disturbing case of whistleblower intimidation.
A citizen, Mr Nana Yaw Amofa, claims that his civic efforts to report a narcotics peddler, have led to personal threats, harassment, and an alleged attempt to silence him through coercion and political influence.
In a detailed petition dated February 3, 2025, sent to the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team and made available to The Herald, Mr Amofa, recounts that in January 2020, he discovered one Florence Aba Dadzie actively advertising and selling banned substances, including Indian hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), on social media.
He reported the matter to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Police CID, leading to Ms Dadzie’s arrest.
“Florence Aba Dadzie was arrested red-handed, and it was confirmed she had no licence or authorisation to engage in such activity,” Mr Amofa stated. However, he lamented that despite the apparent weight of the evidence, Ms Dadzie was released on bail and has yet to face prosecution.
The whistleblower, believes he has since become the target of a revenge campaign after Ms Dadzie, allegedly discovered that he was behind the report that led to her arrest.
Mr Amofa, claims that her uncle, Mr Ransford Appiakorang, a police officer based at the Police Headquarters, leveraged his influence within the service and former government connections to shield his niece from legal consequences and orchestrate a campaign of intimidation against him.
According to Mr Amofa, in February 2021, Mr Basiru Abdul-Rahaman, summoned him to the Nima Police Station, following a report filed by Ms Dadzie, claiming that he had threatened her—an allegation he insists was entirely fabricated.
He further described how, after giving his statement, he was compelled to report again the following day. “When I arrived, Mr Rahaman, told me he had instructions to take me to the Police Headquarters. He put me on the back of his personal motorbike—without a helmet—and drove me there himself,” he recounted. “This was not only unprofessional, but a grave danger to my life.”
At the Police Headquarters, Mr Amofa was taken to Mr Appiakorang’s office, where he claims he was pressured into signing an undertaking not to contact Ms Dadzie, while paradoxically being instructed to apologise for reporting her.
Following that meeting, Mr Amofa, alleges that Ms Dadzie began a campaign of harassment against him and his mother, backed by threats from her alleged allies. “Despite acting within the law under the Whistleblower Act (Act 720), I am the one facing threats, harassment and fear for my safety,” he wrote.
In a further troubling twist, Mr Amofa, revealed that the original investigator on the drug case, one Mr Affram, had been replaced by Mr Rahaman, raising concerns about procedural irregularities and potential conflict of interest. “I question whether it is standard practice for officers not initially assigned to a case to later take over, especially in a situation riddled with such clear bias,” he said.
He has called on the authorities to assign a neutral public official to review the matter and conduct an impartial investigation. “I am traumatised and fearful for my life,” he said. “The person who reported a crime is being punished, while the person allegedly engaged in criminal activity is being protected.”
Mr Amofa, also revealed that he has received threats from Ms Dadzie in the past, including warnings that she would “unleash thugs” on him. He has expressed readiness to provide evidence to support his claims and assist in any investigation.
The Ghana Police Service, has yet to comment on the matter publicly.
