High Court Dismisses Chief Inspector’s Promotion Lawsuit
In a recent ruling, the High Court in Kumasi dismissed a lawsuit filed by Chief Inspector Samuel Krah against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the State over his promotion.
On Friday, June 14, 2024, Justice Kwasi Anokyi Gyimah ruled that Chief Inspector Krah is not entitled to automatic promotion based solely on his higher academic qualifications.
“The Court held that the plaintiff has not proven his claim on the preponderance of probability. Higher academic qualifications alone do not entitle the plaintiff to promotion. Promotion depends on the mode of recruitment, which includes competitive examinations or special recommendations as per Police Service Regulations,” the judgment stated.
The court encouraged Chief Inspector Krah to continue taking the entrance exams, suggesting that success might come with future attempts.
Chief Inspector Krah had argued that despite his 25 to 30 years of service, his junior colleagues were promoted under a special amnesty, while he was not given the same opportunity to advance to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
Other cases regarding police promotions remain unresolved. In May 2023, 82 police officers filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General, the Ghana Police Service, and the IGP. These officers claim they were denied promotions and entry into the Police College despite completing their studies under the organization’s study leave with pay policy during the 2017/2018 academic year.
