Sources within the corridors of power have confirmed to GhanaWeb that Mr James Oppong-Boanuh is to be removed as IGP.
According to our sources, George Akuffo Dampare is leading the race to be named as the new IGP.
Dr Dampare is currently the Director-General in charge of Administration at the service.
Dr Dampare has long been mooted as one of the people with the credentials to lead the police service.
He will take over at a time there is a general belief of insecurity in the country and will have a tough time restoring public confidence in the police service again.
When confirmed, Dr Dampare will become the youngest IGP to be appointed in the Fourth Republic.Related Articles
He joined the police in 1999 as a Constable and has since risen through the ranks.
He holds a PhD in Finance and became a Chartered Accountant at age 25 while with the Ghana Police Service as a Constable.
Source: ghanaweb.com
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