Former Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare
The removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has sparked mixed reactions among the general public and within the Ghana Police Service itself.
A viral video, sighted by GhanaWeb, captures a moment of jubilation among some police officers at what appears to be the Police Headquarters in Accra.
In the video, the officers can be seen shouting, jumping, and hugging each other in celebration.
Police sirens can also be heard blaring in the background.
One officer, who was recording the video, can be heard saying, “At long last.”
Describing the scene, he adds, “The joy is all over, the joy is everywhere.”
“We are going to work. Right now, security is in our hands. This is what we have yearned and prayed for. We thank God… President John Mahama, God bless you. You have really listened to our prayers,” he exclaimed.
About the removal of Dr. Dampare
On March 13, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama relieved Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of his duties.
He subsequently appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police.
A statement issued by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed that the appointment was made in accordance with the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State.
“President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
“He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
“COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service,” the statement read.
Watch the video below:
.@GhPoliceService, what do you know that we don’t because this is all confusing…..
.@metrotvgh #IGPDampare #IGPYohunu pic.twitter.com/6529Md0KP3
— Annie Afua Ampofo (@AAA_Grey) March 13, 2025
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