Kwakye Ofosu explains Dampare’s absence during Mahama’s meeting with outgone security Chiefs
President John Dramani Mahama recently held a meeting at the Jubilee House with outgoing heads of Ghana’s security agencies, including the Prisons Service, Fire Service, and Immigration Service. The discussions aimed to acknowledge their service and contributions to national security.
Speculation Over Dr. Dampare’s Absence
Following the release of photos from the event, social media was abuzz with speculation over the noticeable absence of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. Many questioned whether his exclusion signaled underlying tensions.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu Provides Clarification
Addressing the concerns during an interview on GH One TV, Minister for Presidency Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, clarified that Dr. Dampare had indeed been invited but was unable to attend due to health reasons.
“The briefing I have is that he put in an excuse duty because he was a bit indisposed on the day. He was part of those invited to the presidency for the engagement with the president,” Kwakye Ofosu explained.
No Ambassadorial Appointment for Dampare
In response to reports that Dr. Dampare may have been offered an ambassadorial position by the Mahama administration, Kwakye Ofosu stated that he had no knowledge of any such appointment.
