In a heartfelt statement, former Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for their support during his tenure.
This comes after President John Dramani Mahama announced his replacement with COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu on March 13, 2025.
Dr. Dampare’s statement was released on March 14, 2025, a day after his dismissal.
“I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God and the good people of Ghana for their prayers, blessings, and support during my time in office,” he said.
The former IGP also acknowledged the overwhelming show of love and support from loved ones, well-wishers, and the international community.
He specifically thanked former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for appointing him as the youngest IGP in the 4th Republic and President John Dramani Mahama for their cordial working relationship.
He expressed gratitude to various stakeholders, including religious and traditional leaders, heads of sister security agencies, civil society organizations, and the international community, for their support and cooperation.
The former IGP also reflected on his 35-year career in the Ghana Police Service, rising from a General Constable to Inspector-General of Police.
He remains committed to serving Ghana with discipline, honor, and integrity.
Dr. Dampare’s statement concludes with a message of appreciation and commitment to Ghana.
“I wish to express my continuous commitment to Ghana, our beloved country, and my willingness to serve the nation that I love,” he said.
Below is the full Statement:
Statement By Dr George Akuffo Dampare
14th March 2025
1. With reference to the Press Statement issued on Thursday March 13, 2025, signed by The Minister for Government Communications, announcing his replacement, the former Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, wishes to express his heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty God and the good people of Ghana for their prayers, blessings and support during his time in office.
2. He is overwhelmed by the considerable show of love and support that he has received from many loved ones and well-wishers, across the country and the rest of the world, especially over the last 24 hours.
3. He wishes to express his heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the former President, H.E. Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo for giving him the opportunity to serve our nation as the Inspector-General of Police and for making history as the youngest IGP in the 4th Republic. He is also grateful to the current President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for his cordial working relationship in the short time that they worked together.
4. He expresses his appreciation to the various Religious and Traditional leaders for their prayers, wisdom and good counsel at all times. Their insights have been indispensable.
5. He thanks the heads of sister security agencies for the cooperation and steadfast support that they gave him.
6. He expresses his gratitude to the many Civil Society Organisations for their support and constructive input during his tenure as the IGP
7. He is grateful to the international community and the various diplomatic missions for their support, encouragement, reviews and engagements.
8. He is particularly grateful for the opportunity to serve the Ghana Police Service for the past 35 years; rising in rank from a General Constable to Inspector-General of Police, being the youngest Commissioner of Police as well as the youngest IGP in the 4th Republic. His many years in the service gave him the opportunity to serve as Director-General of almost all departments and a record two stints as DG/Welfare and DG/Administration. He remains grateful to the Police Management Board (POMAB) as well as the rank and file and wishes everyone well.
9. Being given the Rank of Inspector-General of Police, the highest rank attainable for any police officer, gave him an incredible opportunity to serve. The contribution that the Rank and File of the Ghana Police Service has made to Security, Law and Order during his tenure has been enormous.
10. He wishes to express his continuous commitment to Ghana, our beloved country, and his willingness to serve the nation that he loves. He has served the Ghana Police Service for 35 out of his nearly 55 years of life with an unblemished record. He remains energetic, committed and enthusiastic about serving his nation with discipline, honour and integrity.
Signed
Nana Osei Afrifa
Executive Assistant
P.O. Box CT1407, Cantonments
