IGP: Couple Honours George Akuffo Dampare, Christens Baby After Him: "His Legacy Lives On"

IGP: Couple Honours George Akuffo Dampare, Christens Baby After Him: "His Legacy Lives On"

  • A Ghanaian coupe has honoured the Inspector-General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, by naming their child after him
  • The naming ceremony, which was held in Accra, saw other dignitaries, including NPP's former National Chairman Freddie Blay, gracing the occasion
  • Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions as some were excited over the news while others were indifferent

A Ghana couple who greatly admire the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, has named their baby after him.

The couple, identified as Nana Yaw and Yvonne, honoured the IGP at a special baby naming ceremony in Accra.

IGP: Couple honours George Akuffo Dampare, christens baby after him
Photos of the baby, its mum and the IGP Source: @SikaOfficial
Source: Twitter

George Akuffo Dampare, clad in his police attire, was present at the occasion.

The ceremony, filled with joy, brought together friends and loved ones to celebrate, who were all happy to welcome the baby into their lives.

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A video making rounds online showcased the IGP walking graciously towards the couple. Beaming with smiles, the IGP spent a moment to see the baby, making a blessing gesture.

Other dignitaries who were captured in the video included NPP's former National Chairman, Freddie Blay.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to video

The video has drawn various reactions from netizens. Some have expressed joy over the news; others also made fun of the issue.

@Twiter Highway wrote:

"Dampeezy."

@EkowAmoesi wrote:

"We are not serious as a state."

@Uncle Jay wrote:

"Make i name my son after Elon Musk make he come grace my occasion give me er."

@Mysty Kal wrote:

"My wife's due date is 6th December, i will name my baby after whoever wins the election."

@kwadwocypha wrote:

"The baby go turn inspector general."

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@Amotia Lastborn wrote:

"Rich people play, poor man no fit talk."

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In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian couple had christened their adorable baby after renowned Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson.

In the video, the baby's father showered praises on the actress as he explained why he was naming his daughter after her.

Netizens who saw the video were touched.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh