The executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has conferred on

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"As an achiever, the and a national figure, the honorary membership is also a recognition of the successes chalked up in private and public life," a statement signed by the president of the umbrella body of journalists in Ghana, Affail Monney, noted.

Mrs Akuffo is the special guests of honour for today's event.

COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare has been in the Ghana Police Service for 27 years. He joined the service as a Constable and has risen through the ranks to the high rank of Commissioner of Police, becoming one of the youngest Police Officers to have attained this in recent years.

He has served in many leadership capacities in the Service including; Director General (Finance), Director General (Welfare), Director General (ICT), Commandant of the Police Command and Staff College, and Accra Regional Police Commander. He is currently the Director General (Operations) of the Service.

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Currently holding a PHD in Finance, COP Dampare, became a chartered accountant at the age of 25 while serving as a Police Constable about two decades ago.