President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday evening swore the Acting IGP into office at the Jubilee House.
The swearing-in and confirmation ceremony was held at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Dr George Akuffo Damparewas acting in that capacity for the last two months, having been promoted from his previous role as the Director-General in charge of Administration at the Ghana Police Service.
COP Dampare, is Ghana’s 23rd IGP.
He is also the youngest IGP to be appointed in the Fourth Republic and the eighth youngest since Ghana gained independence.
Present at the short ceremony were Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, high-ranking officers of the Police Service, and other dignitaries.
The Police Service has introduced a number of reforms since the appointment of COP Dampare.
Speaking the Ceremony, President Akufo-Addo assured that his government will equip the Ghana Police Service to be able to fight the recent rise of criminal activities in the country.
COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare thanked the President Akufo-Addo for the confidence showed in him and promised to work hard together with his colleagues to make Ghana a safe place to stay.
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