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17 Mar

IGP Dampare Thanks Ghanaians for Support and Cooperation

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The immediate past Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians and all stakeholders for their support during his tenure, following the announcement of his replacement. In a statement signed by his Executive Assistant Nana Osei Afrifa on Friday, the former IGP acknowledged the overwhelming outpouring of love and encouragement he had received, particularly in the past 24 hours since Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of state in charge of Government Communications, announced the appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new IGP. Dr. Dampare extended…

14 Mar

Dampare Allegedly Paid Dollars To Top Officials At Jubilee House to keep his position – Paul Adom-Otchere

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Paul Adom-Otchere, a former Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited and host of Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV, has alleged that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, paid thousands of dollars to two high-ranking officials at Jubilee House in a last-minute attempt to secure his position. According to Adom-Otchere, he is yet to furnish the public with full details, but one Listowell is alleged to have confronted these officials at Jubilee House about the alleged bribery incident. He claimed that Listowell questioned the two high-profile officials on why they accepted the payment, despite knowing…

06 Feb

Football Community Must See ‘Nana Pooley’ Death As A Crime – IGP Dampare

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The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, has called on the football community to recognize the tragic killing of Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis Frimpong, popularly known as ‘Nana Pooley,’ as a criminal act. Nana Pooley was fatally stabbed by unknown assailants during the Matchday 19 clash between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at Nana Kronmansah Park on Sunday. The match had already been marred by on-field altercations involving players and officials. In response to the incident, the Ghana Police Service has arrested five individuals, including Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the owner of Nsoatreman FC. Speaking at a meeting with the…

09 Jan

Dampare’s Traffic Directing Charade; A Shameful Dereliction Of Duty – FDAG

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The Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG) said it has noted with deep concern a widely circulated video showing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, directing traffic during President Mahama’s inauguration on Tuesday, January 7. FDAG described this as a disgraceful episode. It said it is not only an attempt to court public favour but also a poorly disguised effort to launch a reappointment campaign for himself. Instead of focusing on the critical task of securing the nation and addressing the escalating crime rates under his watch, the IGP has sunk to the depths of political…

07 Dec

Arrest Mahama For Printing Fake Ballot Papers- Chairman Wontumi Charges Dampare

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Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has tasked Inspector General Of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, to arrest Kofi Boakye and the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama. Chairman wontumi, fulminated this on Elections Mirror, on Wontumi Tv/Wontumi radio, and cautioned Dampare to stop joking and feeling intimated by Kofi Boakye and arrest him along with John Mahama, should he chance on them. According to the Ashanti Regional chairman, Kofi Boakye and the Flagbearer of the NDC, intends printing fake ballot papers and should be brought to book if necessary.

25 Oct

We Are Impressed With Your Work – GPRTU Chair To Dampare

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The National Chairman of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), Nana Nimako Asiamah, has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, and the Police Service for their efforts in keeping the roads and the country safe. According to Asiamah, Ghana has become more secure under Dampare’s leadership. “We are impressed with your work so much,” Asiamah said at a ceremony at the police headquarters in Accra on Tuesday. “Everyone can attest to the changes in the police service under you. Whatever we need to do to support you, we will. IGP, you have made Ghana…

07 Sep

IGP Leaked Tape: Dampare Must Step Aside Till Investigations Are Over- Kwaku Dawuro Calls On Pres Akufo-Addo

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Morning show host of Movement In The Morning on Movement TV, Kwaku Dawuro, has told President Akufo-Addo to allow the Inspector General of Police (IGDP) Dr. George Akufo Dampare to step aside as the ad hoc committee probes the leaked audio tape. This comes after the Ghana Police Service has interdicted three Senior Officers following their involvement in a contentious audio recording, now under Parliamentary scrutiny. These officers are Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. George Alex Mensah, Superintendent Mr. Emmanuel Eric Gyebi, and Superintendent Mr. George Lysander Asare. They have all been placed on interdiction while further disciplinary procedures are…