James Oppong-Boanuh
IGP James Oppong-Boanuh | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Inspector General of Police | |
| Assumed office October 2019 | |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Preceded by | David Asante-Apeatu |
| Succeeded by | George Akuffo Dampare |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 66–67) Aboabo, Domaa District, Ghana |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana Ghana School of Law Ghana Police Academy |
| Profession | Police 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. 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.