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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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