Information available to Cedidollar.com reveals that COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare will replace Mr. James Oppong Boanuh as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) from Aug 1.

The former ADC to late ex-President John Evans Atta-Mills, takes over from James Oppong-Boanuh, a lawyer and police officer, who was appointed as IGP by President Akufo-Addo in October 2019.

Mr. George A. Dampare, until his appointment served as the Director General in charge of Administration at the Ghana Police Service.

Background Details of COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare:

Forty-Eight (48) year old COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, a staunch Christian, joined the Ghana Police Service 29 years ago as a constable with no secondary school background.

Surprisingly, he rose quickly in the ranks after completing various courses to become an ACCA chartered account.

He later completed IPS, now the University of Professional Studies, UPSA, and went on to obtain a PhD in Finance in the revered Kings College in the UK.

He has served in many capacities in the service having previously occupied the positions of Director General, Finance and Administration, Director in charge of the National Patrols Unit, Director General ICT, Director General Operations, Director General research and Planning, commandant of Police Command and Staff college, Accra Regional Police Commander, and currently the Director-General welfare of the Ghana Police Service.

He is the youngest Commissioner of Police in the 4th republic having attained that high rank at age 48.

Among the current number of eleven COPs, he places fourth in order of seniority.