Don Little Tells IGP to Advise Officers to Show Him Respect

Ghanaian actor Stephen Atangah, commonly referred to as Don Little, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, to tackle what he characterizes as a consistent display of disrespectful conduct by certain police officers towards him.

Speaking openly about his ordeals, the small-statured actor voiced his frustration regarding the treatment he encounters from specific members of the police force. He urged the IGP to step in and guarantee that officers behave with professionalism and courtesy.

Don Little disclosed that he has faced disrespectful and dismissive attitudes from police officers on numerous occasions. He recounted instances where he felt demeaned and disregarded, attributing this treatment to his small stature and celebrity status.

The actor recounted an incident involving a police officer who doubted his ability to drive because of his stature, a situation he found deeply unsettling, prompting him to advocate for a change in attitude.

In a video posted on One Ghana TV YouTube channel, Don Little said; “I encountered a police officer who remarked that if not for the ineffectiveness of the laws, I wouldn’t be driving. Am I a monkey or a hunchback? We are all human and should respect one another. We cooperate with you, so when you stop someone, please speak to them politely.

“Abroad, policemen are very respectful, but here in Ghana, their attitude is quite terrible and needs improvement. Some officers act as if they will never retire. Dampare, I implore you to address your officers. One spoiled maize can spoil the rest. Currently, many policemen are corrupt. This isn’t about hatred.”