Ghanaian Gospel musician cum Police Officer, DSP Kofi Sarpong, says the police are like pastors—and anyone who hasn’t received the calling from God cannot join the police service.

He also revealed that his work in the police administration has had a positive influence on his music career.

So we gotta ask…If the police are Men of God, who are those who takes bribes on our various roads?

He told Graphic Showbiz in an interview that police officers are all destined for heaven since their profession is a “divine calling”.

“We are like pastors who lead the flock of God on the right path. You cannot be part of the police force if you don’t have a calling from God.

“I know that many people would disagree with me because the police have been crucified for many years but that is the bitter truth,” he said.

“There may be some bad nuts in the service like all other professions but that doesn’t negate the good services to the country. Even with such personnel, I know and believe they will make it to heaven despite the negative judgments about them,” he added.

Speaking on his success in the industry, DSP Kofi Sarpong said all the negative comments people said about him because of his involvement in the police service did not discourage him from pursuing his dreams.

“What is the role of the Police? Is it not to maintain law and order and bring sanity to the society? Is that not similar to the work of pastors? Don’t they ensure that people lead righteous lives and shy away from sin which breeds chaos?

“How can such a group of people who ensure the security of the society be disregarded by society? I have always and will continue to be proud of my police background.

“Truth is that, my job as a police officer has really influenced my success as a gospel artiste because both have divine duties to teach people the right path,” he concluded.