President Mahama's aide clashes with Franklin Cudjoe over Dampare's dismissal

IMANI Africa and Prof. Aning file injunction against removal of IGP

Policy think tank IMANI Africa and security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning have jointly filed an injunction at the Supreme Court to prevent President John Dramani Mahama from dismissing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare and other heads of security services. The injunction, filed at the Supreme Court, seeks to challenge the President’s authority to terminate the appointment of key public officers without proven miscon…

IMANI, Kwesi Aning File Injunction to Stop Mahama from Sacking IGP Dampare

Policy think tank IMANI Africa and security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning have filed an injunction at the Supreme Court to prevent President John Dramani Mahama from dismissing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, along with other heads of security services. The legal action, filed on March 13, 2025, challenges the President’s authority to remove key public officers without proven misconduct. IMANI Africa and Prof. A…

President Mahama's aide clashes with Franklin Cudjoe over Dampare's dismissal

Franklin Cudjoe and Joyce Bawah Mogtari Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, on March 13, 2025, criticized the Founding President of the policy think tank IMANI, Franklin Cudjoe, and security expert Professor Kwesi Aning for heading to the Supreme Court earlier to prevent President Mahama from dismissing Dr. George Akuffo Dampare […] The post President Mahama’s aide clashes with Franklin Cudjoe over Dampare’s dismi…

Mahama removes Dampare, appoints COP Yohuno as new IGP - Ghana Weekend

President John Dramani Mahama has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, from his position as part of ongoing discussions about security sector reforms under his administration. He has appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new IGP, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Friday, March 14. While no official reason has been given for Dr. Akuffo-Dampare’s dismissal, sources suggest the move is part of a…

If I were president, I would not fire the IGP – Musa Dankwa

Renowned pollster and lead researcher at Global InfoAnalytics, Musa Dankwa, has criticized the Supreme Court for delaying its ruling on whether a sitting president has the authority to remove security heads, particularly in light of John Mahama’s return to power. In a Facebook post on Thursday, March 14, Dankwa questioned why the court had not expedited the case, especially with the change in government. “The Supreme Court reserves the right to …

IGP George Akuffo Dampare dances with his handsome son, video melts hearts

The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare was spotted heartily dancing with his son at Vakpo during the funeral of Mrs Joan Kpentey.