The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has implemented a significant leadership reshuffle within the Ghana Police Service, reconstituting the Police Management Board (PMB) to enhance operational efficiency and strategic oversight.

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As part of the restructuring, 31 senior officers have been appointed to the new management team. Among them are COP/Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, who now serves as Director-General of R&P, and COP/Mr. Paul Manly Awini, assigned to the Service Workshop in Accra. The appointments, announced in an official statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, were signed by Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs.

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The changes affect various high-ranking officials across different departments. COP/Mr. Daniel Kwame Afriyie has been named Director-General of PSO, while COP/Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu assumes the role of Director-General for SVCS. COP/Mr. Mohammed Fuseini Suraji takes over as Director-General of NPD, and COP/Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba has been assigned to the Technical Department. COP/Mr. Michael Nketia Frempong now oversees the Finance Division, with COP/Mr. Asumadu Okyere Darko leading PPSB. The Welfare Division is now under COP/Mr. Iddi Lansah Seidu, while COP/Mrs. Faustina A.K. Andoh-Kwofie has been appointed Commandant of GPCSC in Winneba. COP/Mr. Joseph Oklu Gyamera has taken on the role of Director-General for L&P, and COP/Mr. Peter Baba Atiniak leads PID.

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Further changes include DCOP/Dr. David Agyeman Adjem, who has been tasked with overseeing Administration, and DCOP/Mr. Vance Gariba, who now heads Operations. The ICT unit is under the leadership of DCOP/Mr. Sebastien Atsu Wemegah, while the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is now managed by DCOP/Ms. Lydia Yaako Donkor. DCOP/Mr. Duuti Tuaruka has been appointed as the Ashanti Regional Commander, and DCOP/Mr. Eric Ken Winful now oversees NAPD. The MTTD division is under the direction of DCOP/Mr. Gabriel Prince Waabu, with DCOP/Mr. Arhin Kwasi Annor managing the SD department.

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Additional appointments include DCOP/Mr. Frederick Kofi Blagodzi, who will handle HRD, and DCOP/Mr. Frank Abrokwah, now serving as Deputy Director-General of CID. The Western Region’s police command is under DCOP/Mr. Francis Kwame Tsidi, while DCOP/Mr. Abraham Acquaye takes charge of the Central Region. DCOP/Mr. Yao Dogbey Tettegah has also been assigned as a regional commander.

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Several Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) have also been given new roles. ACP/Mr. Wisdom Akorli is now leading the Volta Region, ACP/Mr. Joshua Coppson has been appointed to VNR, and ACP/Mr. Wisdom Lavoe is in charge of the Northern Region. ACP/Mrs. Grace Ansah-Akrofi has been designated as Director of the Public Affairs Department. Supporting the IGP directly, C/Supt/Mr. Solomon A. Korli has been named Executive Secretary, while C/Supt/Mr. Kudjo Aboagye takes up the position of Chief Staff Officer.

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These extensive leadership adjustments are intended to strengthen the Police Service’s command structure, optimize resource management, and improve operational effectiveness across the country.

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