Ghana Police Service debunk reports on Dampare’s removal

The Ghana Police Service has reacted to reports that, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has been sacked.

In a statement released on Sunday June 30, 2024, the police service described the reports as fake  claiming the Police chief has been asked to proceed on leave.

“The Inspector-General of Police remains committed to his patriotic duty of leading the Ghana Police Service as per the mandate given by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

We would like to urge the public to disregard this fake news and treat same with the contempt it deserves” the Police statement said.

Below is the full statement