George Akuffo Dampare

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]

IGP
George Akuffo Dampare
Logo of the Ghana Police
23rd Inspector General of Police
Assumed office
1 August 2021
PresidentNana Akuffo-Addo
Preceded byJames Oppong-Boanuh
Personal details
Born1970 (age 52–53)
Ghana
Children6
Alma materKing's College London
Ghana Police Academy
ProfessionPolice Officer, Chartered Accountant, Adjunct Lecturer

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
  1. "COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare to be named new IGP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  2. "From Constable to acting IGP: Check out the inspiring profile of Dampare". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  3. Nartey, Laud (2021-07-21). "Dampare is new IGP". 3news. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  4. Online, Peace FM. "Kudos, Dr. Dampare! You're Doing A Good Job!! - Nana Akomea Praises IGP". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
  5. "Oppong-Boanuh appointed Acting IGP, Asante-Apeatu directed to proceed on leave". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  6. "James Oppong-Boanuh confirmed as IGP". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  7. "George Akuffo Dampare, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  8. "Dr George Akuffo Dampare sworn into office as substantive IGP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  9. "Nana Addo swears in Dampare as substantive IGP". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  10. "Confirmation of Dampare as IGP is the smartest security move – Adib Saani". GhanaWeb. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  11. Emmanuel, Kojo (2021-10-22). "George Akuffo Dampare: Who is Ghana's new IGP?". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2021-11-09.


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