President John Dramani Mahama on March 13, 2025, relieved the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, of his post.

He has appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector General of Police.

In a statement by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President, in accordance with the Constitution and the Council of State, made the appointment.

“President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.

“He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

“COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service,” the statement said.

Following the viral announcement of the new appointment, social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the change within the Ghana Police Service.

Some users believe that the President should not have dismissed Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), while others welcomed the new development.

"Felix's statement didn’t clearly communicate that the IGP had been dismissed. It immediately named a replacement. Plus, Dampare is not 60, he’s not due for retirement. Those who are close to retirement are usually asked to proceed on leave pending retirement,” one user commented.

Another praised Dampare’s leadership, "Dampare will go down in history as one of the best things that happened to our police service. He certainly didn’t get everything right, but he made us feel safe when it mattered."

However, some users believe removing Dampare was a mistake, "Sacking Dampare as the IGP will be the biggest mistake of John Mahama’s government."

Others questioned the rationale behind the appointment of COP Christian Tetteh Yohonu, "He is 59 years old, meaning he will serve for just a year. Why didn’t the President appoint someone younger? To me, I don't think Dampare did anything wrong in the past eight years, but I stand to be corrected if he has."

Some users blamed Dampare for his dismissal, citing his alleged delays in handling critical investigations, "Dampare should blame himself for losing his job due to procrastination.

“The Secretary to the President wrote to him nine weeks ago, requesting an expedited investigation into election-related deaths, but he has since refused to submit the report."

Others claimed that Dampare’s leadership was unpopular among some police officers, "I have police friends, and the way they complained about Dampare would shock you. No doubt they voted the NPP out. There’s a lot going on unless you're close to them."

"They’re jokers. Dampare doesn’t deserve any public sympathy."

Another user acknowledged his contributions, "Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is no longer the IGP, as he has been replaced. You served well."

"I see that a new IGP has been appointed by H.E. John Dramani Mahama. Again, I see many voices crying out about why Dampare shouldn't have been replaced. Let it be known that he was lucky not to be booted out earlier. Mr. Yohuno, we’re watching."

However, some insisted that no replacement could match Dampare’s leadership, "No IGP would be better than Dampare!"

Another user defended the President’s decision, "Alright, folks, the President has decided that he no longer requires the services of Dr. Dampare as the IGP. He is well within his rights to do so, and no one can begrudge him for making that decision."



"Why are we being hypocrites? That’s how things are done. Nothing is changing, he’ll also be fired when power changes. How Dampare thought he was going to be retained beats me. They should drop the case and let Ghanaians move on."

Dampare will go down in history as one of the best things that happened with our police department as a country.
He certainly didn’t get it all right , but he made us feel safe when it mattered pic.twitter.com/JXrtFstwQf

— Nyamekye_eo (@nyamekye_eo) March 13, 2025

Sacking Dampare as the IGP will be the biggest mistake committed by John Mahama’s government.

— Ahenkan (@DjoletoT) March 13, 2025

He is 59 years old, meaning he will just serve for a year, so why didn't the President appoint someone younger than him?

To me, l don't think Dampare did anything bad in the past eight years oo, l stand to be corrected if he has done some

— Elorm Kwaku (@Gbortsuofficial) March 13, 2025

No IGP would be better than Dampare!

— SAINT THOMAS (@SAINT_THOMAS__) March 13, 2025

Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is no longer the IGP ( Inspector General Of Police) as he has been replaced.
You served well pic.twitter.com/mol6n3j6kO

— Japheat Kus (@JapheatC) March 13, 2025

They're jokers. Dampare doesn't deserve any public sympathy https://t.co/sjkGmP32eO

— ឵឵឵ ឵឵឵ Sekunde💭𓋹🇬🇭 (@Kofi_Phanteboi) March 13, 2025

I was hoping that for once, we would change the narrative and maintain Dampare. Ah well, let's see what this new IGP will come and do. He looks very intimidating though. Not as approachable like Dampare. We wish both of them well.

— Clare Agyekum Mensah (@clarekomla) March 14, 2025

Dampare told the Big police men to work in the Traffic (Sun) cos the young ones are inexperienced ..

Part of the reason.. They hate him ..

— $¥D€ A ATTRAKTA 🇬🇭🇩🇪💎 (@attrakta) March 14, 2025

If no bi politics paa naka Dampare di3 them for maintain am o heerh..

— Yaw Daniels (@Yaw_Dan704) March 14, 2025

Dampare was great but someone else has to continue at some point. He can't be the only competent person in the service.

— Richard MD (@richydarrah) March 14, 2025

This is Ghanaian mentality,Ghanaians hate Discipline 🙄👀How can you say the security is your hands just listen to your English and your moustache 🤣👀👀😤Bcos Dampare didn't allow you people to be fooling so you don't like him😤This man Brought Respect to your Uniform🫡😊

— Beulah Haiz (@Beulah_mani) March 14, 2025

The best IGP Ghana has ever had.. "Dampare" when see @GhPoliceService HQ paaaa the kind of beautification he has done de3! pic.twitter.com/GZJtzzbfEr

— Ken2028~GH🇬🇭1st (@toku2247) March 14, 2025

You lack common sense. Ghanaians should be happy for the removal of dampare because he didn't sit to watch people like you to misbehave? It's cool to say here in Ghana, everyone has its own interest

— Slow Down💯🎶 (@SlowDow00462722) March 14, 2025