My biggest fear is someone incompetent talking over my position as IGP – Dampare

George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of the Ghana Police Service (IGP), has disclosed his worst concern in his line of work. He is concerned about the qualifications of the person who will succeed him when he leaves his role as an IGP. According to IGP Dampare, the person who succeeds him should be a … Read more

Akufo-Addo appoints COP Yohuno as Deputy IGP in charge of Operations

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, explained that the appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting … Read more

IGP assures of thorough probe into death of 24-year-old at Hotel in Takoradi

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Damapare has assured the family of 24-year-old Loise Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi an expedited investigation into the matter. Loise Abena Koranteng reportedly checked into the CrisLord Palace Hotel on June 7, 2024, with her boss … Read more

IGP leaked tape: Appointment of IGPs must be consultative – Report

The special Parliamentary committee, established to investigate the leaked tape involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has suggested that the president, while exercising his constitutional power to appoint an IGP, should ensure a consultative nomination and appointment process involving key actors and stakeholders in the security and intelligence sectors. “The nomination and appointment process … Read more

IGP apologises to family of 24-yr-old KNUST graduate who died in a hotel swimming pool for lack of sufficient Police engagement

Advertisement The Inspector General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare has apologised to the family of Lois Abena Koranteng, the 24-year-old graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)  who died in a hotel swimming pool in Takoradi. Dr Dampare apologised for the lack of sufficient Police engagement. A statement issued by … Read more

IGP leaked tape: Committee’s report ‘anaemic’, must be rejected – Atta Akyea

The Chairman of the ad hoc committee set up to probe a leaked tape on a plot to remove the IGP from office, Samuel Atta Akyea says the report of the committee is anaemic and lacks substance for any Parliamentary action. The committee’s report which was not signed by the Chairman revealed that the three … Read more

We are safe because of you – Tema Mankralo tells Dampare

The Tema Traditional Council has expressed gratitude to the Ghana Police Service (GPS) for maintaining peace in the Tema traditional area. The traditional leaders have noted the effectiveness of the new regional commander, assigned to the area by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, in addressing security issues in the Tema region. … Read more