the IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare

Governance analyst and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah, has expressed doubts about the future of the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

In an interview on Accra-based Peace FM, Dr. Otchere-Ankrah questioned the whereabouts and continued tenure of the IGP, who has been widely praised for his work.

"The IGP we have been praising—where is he? What will happen will happen. The work he has done is enough. It will be difficult for him to remain in office as the IGP," Dr. Otchere-Ankrah stated.

He further asserted that despite the IGP's commendable performance, it is inevitable that he will be replaced.

"That's the truth. No matter what, he will be changed. He himself knows it, unless he is not hearing or seeing what's going on," he added.

Dr. Otchere-Ankrah's comments come as President John Dramani Mahama make appointments for various sectors of his government.

Dampare was appointed as the acting Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service by President Nana Akufo-Addo on 21 July 2021 effective 1 August 2021, taking over from James Oppong-Boanuh who had been serving since October 2019.

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