ACP Kofi Sarpong Hailed as 'Incoming IGP' as He Storms NPP Demonstration

• ACP Kofi Sarpong was among the dozen police officers deployed to maintain law and order at the New Patriotic Party's protest on September 23
• The gospel singer and police officer stole the spotlight as he joined the protest with his colleague officers
• A group of protestors went a little overboard as they expressed their admiration for the gospel star

Ghanaian gospel singer and police officer ACP Kofi Sarpong has courted attention on social media with his presence at the New Patriotic Party's demonstration on September 23 against alleged police harassment and abuse of power.

The protest, dubbed ‘Yɛn Suro Ahunahuna’, began at Obra Spot in Accra. Several party officials, including Nana B and Salam Mustapha, marched to the Jubilee House where they presented their petition to the presidency.

ACP Kofi Sarpong was among the dozen police officers deployed to maintain law and order during the demonstration.

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The gospel singer has been a police officer for nearly two decades. In 2022, Kofi Sarpong was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

Protestors hail Kofi Sarpong as potential IGP

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, ACP Kofi Sarpong was spotted in his official police uniform and protective gear.

A group of protestors couldn't hide their admiration for the celebrated singer when they saw him on official police duty.

A fan referenced a line from the police officer's hit song Meto Ndwom and loudly hailed him for his strides in the gospel music industry.

Others began to hail ACP Kofi Sarpong as a future candidate to become Inspector General of Police.

During an interview last year, ACP Kofi Sarpong opened up about his ambition for the top role in the police service.

"When you get to COP, all the commissioners can be appointed as IGP. Right now, I have two more steps to get to that level: DCOP, then COP," ACP Kofi Sarpong told KMJ.

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ACP Kofi Sarpong serves during NPP protest

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.

Dompo said:

"Awwww, ACP Kofi Sarpong is a whole mood 🥰🥰🥰."

PARCEL RiDERS commented:

"ASP guy guy. I see say in the police, those who developed their talent while also in the police are free from corruption, no pressure, and they accommodate and teach the public in humility instead of threatening and money extortion."

ALABAAMA stated:

"The only police officer in Ghana who is always having a smiling face."

DON SAINT quipped:

"This man will be the next IGP."

ACP Kofi Sarpong shares his grass-to-grace story

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that ACP Kofi Sarpong had opened up about his struggles growing up as a young student.

According to ACP Kofi Sarpong, life was hard for his family to the extent that he was often sacked from school because of his fees. At 13, he began to learn the trade and leverage it to reduce his mum's burden in fending for him.

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Despite the struggles, the renowned gospel singer went on to become one of Ghana's most successful ministers, balancing his talent with police work.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh