The presidency has appointed COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare as Ag. Inspector General of Police (IGP). His appointment takes effect from August 1.
He takes over from James Oppong-Boanuh, who was appointed as police boss by President Akufo-Addo in October 2019.
The new appointment comes after Mr Oppong-Boanuh was directed by the Director of Communication at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin to embark on terminal leave with effect from August 1, pending his retirement from the Ghana Police Service on October 7.
Joy News' Evans Mensah tonight hosted the following guests; Director of Faculty of Academic Research at KAIPTC, Prof Kwesi Aning, Vice Chairperson of Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Ophelia Mensah Hayford, Security Analyst and Chief Executive of Security Warehouse, Adam Bonaa as they delve into today's topic for discussion at 9.00pm.
Latest Stories
-
Lekzy Decomic, Clemento Suarez, OB Amponsah, others honoured at Ghana Comedy Awards
12 mins -
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned
25 mins -
Late government payments crippling SSNIT – ILO
29 mins -
Experts to shape more equitable digital future at DRIF 24
34 mins -
Bright Simons: Ghana’s billion-dollar ‘Timber Merchant’ deal to protect taxes
51 mins -
Ashanti Regional Minister defends arrest of ECG boss, rejects calls for apology
55 mins -
Cash Waterfall Mechanism report shows significant non-compliance with formula for revenue allocation – Report
1 hour -
Prison officer injured in clash with soldiers in Bawku
1 hour -
SSNIT reserves projected to hit zero in 12 years – ILO
1 hour -
Prestigious Nigerian school closed over bullying reports
1 hour -
Funny Face failed to perform at my show after taking money – Parrot Mouth
1 hour -
CAFCC: Sports Minister to offer Dreams FC a ‘surprise’ package before Zamalek clash
2 hours -
CAF awards 3-0 win to RS Berkane, after Algerian customs confiscated their kits
2 hours -
AgriTech challenge pro holds first pitch
2 hours -
UNIDO commits to improving local rice standards
2 hours