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Police Personnel celebrate as President Mahama sacks Dampare

There was widespread jubilation within the police service on the night of Thursday, March 13, when the President sacked the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare.

In some of the barracks, personnel were seen in viral videos drinking and shouting in jubilation.
In a statement from the Jubilee House, the President appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new IGP.

No reason
No official reason has been given for Dr Dampare’s dismissal. Dr Dampare, who was appointed IGP in 2021, is widely known for spearheading key policing reforms, including community engagement initiatives and internal discipline measures within the service.

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