Kanayo Seeks Police Overhaul After Ghana Trip

​Veteran Nollywood actor and legal practitioner Kanayo O. Kanayo has added his voice to the growing calls for comprehensive structural reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, drawing comparisons from a recent 10-day film production trip to neighboring Ghana.

​In a widely circulated video detailing his experiences, the veteran screen icon noted that throughout extensive transit routes—including trips between Takoradi and other major hubs—his crew did not encounter a single police checkpoint. While observing that law enforcement personnel were visibly present, he remarked that they operated with strategic intelligence rather than enforcing recurring, disruptive roadblocks.

​While commending the Inspector-General of Police for ongoing institutional overhaul initiatives, Kanayo stressed that more aggressive measures are required to sanitize the force’s ranks. He alleged that dismissed or retired officers have managed to infiltrate the system, calling for strict vetting protocols to weed out bad elements who taint the image of dedicated officers.

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​Addressing the routine harassment of youths, the actor condemned the assumption that young Nigerians driving luxury cars are automatically internet fraudsters, emphasizing that a vast demographic earns legitimate livelihoods through technology and enterprise. Speaking from his professional background as a lawyer, Kanayo conceded that security operatives possess statutory search powers, but questioned instances where motorists are targeted arbitrarily without probable cause.

​He urged police leadership to drastically reduce roadblocks nationwide to boost the ease of travel for citizens and international tourists alike. Concluding his remarks, Kanayo paid tribute to gallant officers putting their lives on the line against criminality, reiterating that the police institution remains a collective asset belonging to all citizens.