The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced significant changes within the Ghana Police Service, reassigning senior officers to key directorates and regional commands.
In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Police Service on March 19, 2025, the service confirmed that the new appointments take immediate effect.
The changes are part of efforts to strengthen the operational efficiency and strategic direction of the police force.
The reconstituted Police Management Board includes:
COP Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah – Director-General, Research and Planning
COP Paul Manly Awini – Head of Service Workshop, Accra
COP Daniel Kwame Afriyie – Director-General, Private Security Operations
COP Dr Ernest Kwabena Owusu – Director-General, Services
COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraji – Director-General, National Patrol Department
COP Dr Sayibu Pabi Gariba – Director-General, Technical
COP Michael Netia Frempong – Director-General, Finance
COP Asumadu Okyere Darko – Director-General, Public Affairs and Public Safety Bureau
COP Iddi Lansah Seidu – Director-General, Welfare
COP Faustina A.K. Andoh-Kwofie – Commandant, Ghana Police Command and Staff College, Winneba
COP Joseph Oklu Gyamera – Director-General, Legal and Prosecution
COP Peter Baba Atiniak – Director-General, Police Intelligence Department
DCOP Dr David Agyeman Adjem – Director-General, Administration
DCOP Vance Gariba – Director-General, Operations
DCOP Sebastien Atsu Wemegah – Director-General, Information and Communication Technology
DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor – Director-General, Criminal Investigation Department
DCOP Duuti Tuaruka – Regional Commander, Ashanti Region
DCOP Eric Ken Winful – Director-General, National Anti-Piracy Department
DCOP Gabriel Prince Waabu – Director-General, Motor Traffic and Transport Department
DCOP Arhin Kwasi Annor – Director-General, Special Duties
DCOP Frederick Kofi Blagodzi – Director-General, Human Resource Development
DCOP Frank Abrokwah – Deputy Director-General, Criminal Investigation Department
DCOP Francis Kwame Tsidi – Regional Commander, Western North Region
DCOP Abraham Acquaye – Regional Commander, Central Region
DCOP Yao Dogbey Tettegah – Regional Commander, Eastern Region
ACP Wisdom Akorli – Regional Commander, Volta Region
ACP Joshua Coppson – Regional Commander, Upper East Region
ACP Wisdom Lavoe – Regional Commander, Northern Region
ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi – Director, Public Affairs Directorate
C/Supt Solomon A. Korli – Executive Secretary to the IGP
C/Supt Kudjo Aboagye – Chief Staff Officer to the IGP
Mr Yohuno was appointed IGP by President John Dramani Mahama on March 13, 2025, and was sworn into office the following day.
He succeeded Dr George Akuffo Dampare, who led the service from October 2021 until his departure.
During his swearing-in at Jubilee House, President Mahama urged Mr Yohuno to strengthen law enforcement efforts, enhance professionalism, and uphold public safety.
The reshuffle is expected to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of the police service in addressing national security challenges and improving public trust.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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