In a significant leadership reshuffle within the Ghana Police Service, President John Dramani Mahama has removed Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as his successor.
The announcement, issued by the Presidency on Thursday, March 13, 2025, cited constitutional provisions as the basis for the decision. According to the statement, President Mahama acted in line with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, in consultation with the Council of State, to implement the change.
COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu, a highly experienced officer with over four decades in the Ghana Police Service, assumes leadership at a crucial time. His appointment comes with high expectations, as he is tasked with driving the modernization and transformation of the Police Service to address evolving security challenges.
Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the outgoing IGP, leaves office after a tenure marked by both praise and controversy. While the official statement did not specify the reasons for his removal, sources close to the government suggest the decision was driven by the need for new leadership to advance the Police Service’s reform agenda.
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