President John Dramani Mahama has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the outgone Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, for his unwavering dedication and service to the nation.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the Jubilee House on Friday, March 14, President Mahama highlighted the significant contributions of Dr Dampare to law enforcement and national security in Ghana.
“Let me take this opportunity to also extend my deepest gratitude to the outgoing IGP. He has served our nation with dedication and commitment, and his contribution to law enforcement and national security will not be forgotten”.
The President acknowledged Dr Dampare’s steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens, emphasizing the lasting impact of his leadership on the Ghana Police Service.
“We thank him for his service and we wish him well in his future endeavors”.
President John Dramani Mahama has sacked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
In a statement by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President, in accordance with the Constitution and the Council of State, revoked the appointment of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
“President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
“He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
“COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service,” the statement said.
The IGP’s position has been in question by some Ghanaians after the new government took office publicly.
IGP Damapre was appointed as the Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service by President Nana Akufo-Addo on 21 July 2021 effective 1 August 2021.
He is widely celebrated for spearheading key policing reforms, including community engagement initiatives and internal discipline measures within the service.
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“He has served our nation with dedication and commitment and his contribution to law enforcement and national security will not be forgotten.”
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