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IGP, others slapped with GH¢250,000 in damages for assault on a man by police officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and three others have been slapped with damages in the total sum of GH¢253,709 as compensation to a father of four who was assaulted by a police officer which led to his “inability to have an erection.” This was after the High Court in …

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How IGP stopped Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale from being booked for Ghana DJ awards together

It has emerged that the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare intervened to stop two of Ghana’s reigning dancehall artistes, Charles Nii Armah Mensah alias Shatta Wale and Livingstone Satekla alias Stonebwoy from being booked together to perform at the recently held Ghanan DJ’s Award. The 11th edition of the …

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Leadership of NDC calls on IGP to beef up Security at Upper West Akyem registration center

The Eastern Region branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to strengthen the security system at the district office of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) in Upper West Akyem. The NDC is alleging that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman, …

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40 Police Chief Inspectors sue IGP over denied promotions

A group of 40 Police Chief Inspectors within the Ghana Police Service have taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare over what they perceive as an unjustifiable refusal to promote them. According to a report by Graphic Online, a writ has been filed at …

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Leaked IGP tape: Embattled COP Alex Mensah retires from police service today

Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has today September 17, 2023, formally retired from the Ghana Police Service after over three decades of service to the country. COP George Alex Mensah, who had served in various positions in the service, held the position of Director-General of Operations until his …

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Leaked tape probe: 10 top allegations IGP Dampare dispelled

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare appeared before the Parliamentary Committee probing the leaked tape in which some colleagues are allegedly plotting his ouster from office. The Samuel Atta Akyea-led Committee (September 12) fielded questions to the IGP in the presence of three earlier witnesses – COP Geroge Alex …

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He is nailing them! – Bridget Otoo cheers IGP after public hearing

TV presenter and media personality Bridget Otoo has shared her thoughts on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP). This was after allegations that the IGP collaborated with a member of the NPP party to secretly record a conversation involving senior police officers discussing his removal from office. Two …

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Plot against IGP: I got people to do the recording for me – Bugri Naabu

The former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bugri Naabu, has admitted that he sought the help of some individuals to record a conversation he had with the senior police officers in the leaked tape. According to him, after the recording, he handed it over to the President, Nana Addo …

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Heated debate in parliament over leaked tape exposing plot against IGP

Parliament witnessed a heated debate as both the minority and majority members addressed concerns regarding a leaked audio revealing a plot by some top officials of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Ghana Police Service to displace the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, ahead …

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We won’t play your songs on Police TV if you don’t meet a standard – IGP Dampare

The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare has stated that the newly launched television channel of the Ghana Police Service will be used to promote the entertainment and arts industry. Speaking to some musicians and industry players on Police TV, the IGP emphasised that one would have to meet a certain standard …

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