In a major shake-up at the helm of the Ghana Police Service, President John Dramani Mahama has announced the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as his replacement.
The announcement, made in a statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday, March 13, 2025, cited constitutional provisions as the basis for the decision.
His appointment comes with high expectations, as he is tasked with spearheading the modernization and transformation of the Police Service to meet contemporary security challenges.
The outgoing IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, whose tenure has been marked by both commendation and controversy, leaves office under circumstances that have sparked widespread speculation.
While the Presidency’s statement did not provide specific reasons for his removal, sources close to the government suggest that the decision was influenced by the need for fresh leadership to drive the Police Service’s reform agenda.