Mahama Dismisses IGP Dampare, Christian Tetteh Yohuno to Take Over
President John Dramani Mahama has officially removed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his position.
In his place, Deputy IGP Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is set to be sworn in as the new police chief on Thursday, March 14, 2025.
Dr. Dampare, who became Ghana’s 23rd IGP in 2021, led several key reforms aimed at enhancing professionalism, tackling violent crimes, and rebuilding public trust in law enforcement.
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However, his tenure was marked by controversy, with allegations of political bias and reported internal conflicts within the Ghana Police Servi