A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that nearly three in four voters rated the performance of Dr George Akuffo Dampare, the former Inspector General of the Ghana Police Service, as very high during the 2024 general elections. The findings highlight broad public approval of his leadership in overseeing election security. Despite this strong […]
The Kumasi High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 40 Chief Inspectors against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, over their exclusion from a promotion process within the Ghana Police Service. The officers initiated legal action on September 18, 2023, arguing that they had been unfairly denied the opportunity to […]
The Office of the President, John Mahama, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to launch an immediate investigation into the deaths of Ghanaian citizens during the 2020 and 2024 general elections. Describing the incidents as “a lasting scar on our democratic process,” the Office emphasized the urgency of […]
The Ghana Police Service has been lauded for its effective and professional handling of post-election violence in various parts of the country. Private legal practitioner Eric Owusu Sae commended the police for exercising restraint and patience, successfully preventing tensions from escalating further. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr. Sae acknowledged the peaceful nature of […]
The Ghana Police Service has announced the rollout of strict security measures at collation centres across the country as the electoral process advances to the counting and collation of results phases. In a statement issued in collaboration with the Electoral Commission (EC), the Police outlined measures designed to ensure order, security, and transparency during the […]
The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the public against misusing the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as a means of intimidation, emphasizing that such actions compromise the IGP’s commitment to impartiality. This warning follows an incident involving Nigerian legislator Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, who allegedly assaulted Bolt driver Mr Stephen Abuwatseya during […]
