In a milestone event for the Ghana Police Service, 430 officers graduated from the Ghana Police Academy on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Vice President H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia commissioned the officers into the Senior Officer Corps during a ceremony that marked the academy’s largest cadet intake in history, with 305 male and 125 female officers.

Known as Cadet Course 53, this group surpasses the record set by Cadet Course 52, which previously saw 344 officers commissioned. Cadet Officer Achiburi Issah was recognized as the Overall Best Cadet Officer among the graduates.

The newly inducted officers would significantly bolster the Police Service’s capacity, especially as Ghana prepares for the 2024 general elections.

Already, IGP Dr Akuffo Dampare has reaffirmed the Police Administration’s commitment to deploying officers across all polling centres to ensure a secure and peaceful election.

The IGP also urged all stakeholders, including political parties, to cooperate fully with law enforcement to maintain peace throughout the electoral process. He emphasized that the new officers would play a crucial role in upholding order and ensuring the safety of citizens nationwide.