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COP Yohuno Named New IGP, Replaces Dr. Akuffo-Dampare

COP Yohuno Appointed as New IGP, Replacing Dr. Akuffo-Dampare

In a major shift in the Ghana Police Service’s leadership, President John Dramani Mahama relieved Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare of his Inspector General of Police (IGP) responsibilities. The action is a component of the administration’s larger changes to the security sector.

Since taking over as IGP in 2021, Dr. Akuffo-Dampare has played a significant role in putting important policing changes into place, such as bolstering community engagement programs and enforcing internal discipline policies. During his tenure, he pushed for increased security measures and professionalism in the police force.

Insiders claim that the move is in line with the government’s restructuring efforts to improve Ghanaian law enforcement operations, despite the fact that no formal explanation has been provided for his termination.

The choice shows a calculated effort to restructure police leadership to better fit the national security goals of the incoming administration. On Friday, March 14, Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah Yohuno, the recently appointed IGP, will take the oath of office. With decades of experience in a variety of roles within the Ghana Police Service, COP Yohuno is a seasoned police officer. It is anticipated that his hiring will bring new ideas to security management, law enforcement, and police-community relations.

As Ghana navigates increasing security concerns, this transfer in police leadership will be closely followed by stakeholders, including security analysts, law enforcement officers, and the general public. The next days will disclose COP Yohuno’s strategic direction for the Ghana Police Service and his objectives to boost national security.

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