Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the Police Headquarters, President Akufo-Addo indicated that his government believes that the most essential things for a nation are the peace and safety of its people, and its territorial integrity.

He stated that “when I came into office in January 2017, the 30,000 personnel of the Ghana Police Service had 458 serviceable vehicles. And we made the decision to expand this logistical base as quickly as possible so that the Police would be more effective.”

The President continued, “So, over these three years, including today, we have been able to bring 676 additional vehicles to the Ghana Police Service. This is my Christmas gift to you.”

Government, the President assured, will continue to mobilise whatever assistance it can to enable the Police to provide the Ghanaian people with the kind of service they deserve.

Already, Government is undertaking the rehabilitation of police stations throughout the country to standardize the infrastructure, and resources have also been allocated for police kits, protective gear and adequate quantities of other essential equipment.

China's support

The 100 new vehicles were procured with the support of the Chinese government to help build the capacity for law enforcement in Ghana.

At the handing over the ceremony, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Wang Shiting, said the vehicles would help fight crimes and help protect both Ghanaians and foreigners.

“These vehicles will play an important role in fighting crimes and protecting both Ghanaian people and foreign investors,” he stated.

Wang said, there has been an increase in bilateral exchanges and progress in the development of China-Ghana relations explaining that China has become Ghana’s biggest trade partner and investor.