The fast previous Inspector Basic of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has damaged his silence on his removal from office and the appointment of COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the brand new IGP.
In a press release dated 14 March and signed by his Govt Assistant, Nana Osei Afrifa, he expressed gratitude to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, conventional leaders, and civil society organisations (CSOs) for his or her contributions throughout his tenure.
The assertion learn:
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He’s significantly grateful for the chance to serve within the Ghana Police Service for the previous 35 years, rising by way of the ranks from a Basic Constable to Inspector-Basic of Police, turning into the youngest Commissioner of Police in addition to the youngest IGP within the Fourth Republic.
His a few years within the service gave him the chance to function Director-Basic of just about all departments, together with a document two stints as DG/Welfare and DG/Administration. He stays grateful to the Police Administration Board (POMAB) in addition to the rank and file and needs everybody properly.
The assertion added:
Being appointed as Inspector-Basic of Police, the very best rank attainable for any police officer, gave him an unimaginable alternative to serve. The contributions made by the rank and file of the Ghana Police Service to safety, legislation, and order throughout his tenure have been monumental.
Dr Dampare additionally reaffirmed his dedication to the nation:
He needs to specific his continued dedication to Ghana, our beloved nation, and his willingness to serve the nation he loves. Having served the Ghana Police Service for 35 out of his practically 55 years of life with an unblemished document, he stays energetic, dedicated, and smitten by serving his nation with self-discipline, honour, and integrity.
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In the meantime, President John Dramani Mahama has formally sworn in Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno because the Inspector Basic of Police (IGP).
The temporary ceremony passed off at Jubilee Home on Friday, 14 March 2025, attended by prime authorities officers, conventional rulers, and shut relations of COP Yohuno.
