James Oppong-Boanuh

IGP
James Oppong-Boanuh
22nd Inspector General of Police
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 2019
PresidentNana Akuffo-Addo
Preceded byDavid Asante-Apeatu
Succeeded byGeorge Akuffo Dampare
Personal details
Born1958 (age 65–66)
Aboabo, Domaa District, Ghana
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
Ghana School of Law
Ghana Police Academy
ProfessionPolice Officer, Lawyer

James Oppong-Boanuh (born 1958) is a Ghanaian lawyer and police officer. He was appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Ghana Police Service by President Nana Akufo-Addo in October 2019 and went on retirement as IGP in August 2021.[1][2] Prior to being appointed as IGP, Oppong-Boanuh served in different command and staff positions including Aide-de-camp to the IGP, Chief Staff Officer to the IGP; Director-General of Welfare, Director-General of Human Resources; Regional Commander, Director-General of Legal and Prosecutions, Director-General of Administration and Deputy IGP.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Oppong-Boanuh appointed Acting IGP, Asante-Apeatu directed to proceed on leave". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  2. ^ "James Oppong-Boanuh confirmed as IGP". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  3. ^ "Meet Ghana's Acting IGP James Oppong-Boanuh". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  4. ^ "James Oppong-Boanuh gets 2 years extension as IGP". GhanaWeb. 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2021-01-30.