Mahama commissions Akatsi North Police Headquarters, stresses proper maintenance

President John Dramani Mahama has called on personnel of the Ghana Police Service to adopt a strong maintenance culture following the inauguration of the Akatsi North District Police Headquarters, urging them to preserve the new facility for future generations.

He stressed that public infrastructure would only provide lasting value if those who use it take responsibility for its upkeep, adding that the newly commissioned headquarters should remain in good condition for many years.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Ave Dakpa in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama encouraged officers assigned to the station to treat the building as their own and ensure it is properly maintained.

He expressed the hope that when he returns in five years, the police headquarters would still be in the same condition as it was on the day it was commissioned.

The President said maintaining public facilities should not rest solely with government but should be a shared responsibility of those who occupy and use them every day.

He urged officers to undertake regular maintenance and minor repairs instead of allowing the building to deteriorate.

President Mahama noted that simple upkeep, including repainting when necessary, could be carried out by the officers themselves, saying the cost of paint was minimal compared to the value of preserving the facility.

The commissioning of the Akatsi North District Police Headquarters forms part of government’s broader efforts to expand policing infrastructure and improve security service delivery nationwide.

The new headquarters is expected to provide a better working environment for officers while enhancing operational effectiveness, increasing police visibility and strengthening emergency response in the district and nearby communities.

The event was attended by government officials, traditional leaders, security personnel and residents, who described the project as a significant step toward improving law enforcement and public safety in the area.

President Mahama reiterated that safeguarding public assets is essential to ensuring that investments funded by taxpayers continue to benefit future generations, and urged the Police Service to make maintenance a permanent part of its institutional culture.