George Akuffo Dampare
IGP George Akuffo Dampare | |
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 Logo of the Ghana Police | |
| 23rd Inspector General of Police | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2021 | |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Preceded by | James Oppong-Boanuh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Ghana |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | King's College London Ghana Police Academy |
| Profession | Police Officer, Chartered Accountant, Adjunct Lecturer |
George Akuffo Dampare is a Ghanaian chartered accountant and police officer. He was appointed as the acting Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service by President Nana Akufo-Addo on 21 July 2021 effective 1 August 2021,[1][2][3][4] taking over from James Oppong-Boanuh who had been serving since October 2019.[5][6]
Career
Dampare joined the Ghana Police Service in December 1990 at the age of 20 as a Police Constable in which he was adjudged the overall Best Recruit at the National Police Training School winning all awards except the award for the Best Marksman.[7]
Prior to being appointed as IGP, Dampare served in different command and staff positions including Aide-de-camp to the Vice President, Director General (Finance), Director General (Welfare), Director General (ICT), Commandant of the Police Command and Staff College, Accra Regional Police Commander and Director General (Operations).[1][2][3] On October 8, 2021, he was sworn in as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Ghana Police Service.[8][9][10]
Personal life
Dampare is married with six children.[11]
References
- ^ a b "COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare to be named new IGP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ a b "From Constable to acting IGP: Check out the inspiring profile of Dampare". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ a b Nartey, Laud (2021-07-21). "Dampare is new IGP". 3news. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Kudos, Dr. Dampare! You're Doing A Good Job!! - Nana Akomea Praises IGP". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- ^ "Oppong-Boanuh appointed Acting IGP, Asante-Apeatu directed to proceed on leave". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ^ "James Oppong-Boanuh confirmed as IGP". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ^ "George Akuffo Dampare, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ "Dr George Akuffo Dampare sworn into office as substantive IGP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Nana Addo swears in Dampare as substantive IGP". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "Confirmation of Dampare as IGP is the smartest security move – Adib Saani". GhanaWeb. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ Emmanuel, Kojo (2021-10-22). "George Akuffo Dampare: Who is Ghana's new IGP?". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
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