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August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Akwatia By-Election: Police Fully Prepared, No Room for Violence – IGP Assures

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secure by-election in Akwatia, Eastern Region, scheduled for September 2, 2025. This assurance follows a high-level visit by the Police

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

IGP Defied Intelligence Warnings to Visit Conflict-Torn Bawku, Tells Otumfuo

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has revealed that he ignored intelligence reports advising him against traveling to Bawku amid heightened violence, saying he could not abandon his officers who were under threat. Speaking to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

IGP Reshuffles 34 Police Commanders in Galamsey Hotspots

In a determined effort to combat illegal mining activities across the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has initiated a significant reshuffle of police leadership in galamsey-prone areas, affecting a total of 34 police commanders. Highly placed police

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

IGP Declares An All-Out War, Orders Regional Commanders To Tackle Illegal Mining

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has declared an all-out war on illegal mining, also known as "galamsey," saying it poses a serious threat to national security and the environment. Speaking at the Regional Police Commanders' Conference,

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

Election 2024: IGP Warns Private Security Operatives Against Interference

The National Elections Security Taskforce, headed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare, has issued a strong warning to private security personnel not to interfere with the duties of state security forces before, during, and after the upcoming election.

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Election 2024: IGP Dampare Warns of Strict Measures Against Troublemakers

The Ghana Police Service has committed to taking strong action against anyone who incites violence in the lead-up to and during the December elections. The police believe that ensuring accountability for offenders will deter others from engaging in destabilizing behaviors. During

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

IGP Issues Strong Warning Against Electoral Misconduct Ahead of December Elections

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has issued a strong warning to the public, urging against any form of electoral misconduct ahead of the December elections. He made it clear that anyone found guilty of such actions

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

IGP Leaked Tape: Atta Akyea Accuses Agalga Of Constitutional Misunderstanding

The Chairman of the special committee tasked with a probe into a leaked tape on plans to remove the IGP from office, Samuel Atta Akyea has strongly criticised the Vice Chairman of the committee, James Agalga over comments that it was

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Plot To Remove IGP: Committee Will Not Serve Anyone’s Interest – Atta Akyea

The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee of Parliament investigating has the alleged clandestine plot to remove the Inspector General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the committees' commitment to produce a balanced report on its investigations. Samuel Atta

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Be Reference For Policing In Africa – IGP To Personnel

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has urged police officers to support his administration to raise the police service to a level that can never be scaled down. He urged them to uphold discipline, integrity and professionalism