Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Paul Tawiah Quaye, has died after a reported period of illness, prompting tributes from within Ghana’s security and law enforcement community.
Although official confirmation from his family is still being finalised, senior police sources say word of his passing has already begun circulating, with colleagues and former officers paying tribute to his leadership and long service to the Ghana Police Service.
Mr. Quaye, who led the Ghana Police Service from 2009 to 2013, was appointed IGP by the late President John Evans Atta Mills. His tenure was widely associated with efforts to strengthen discipline within the service and improve public confidence in policing.
He was also credited with advancing internal reforms aimed at enhancing professionalism, accountability, and operational standards among officers.
Within police circles, he was often described as a “gentle giant” — calm in demeanour but firm in command — a reputation that shaped how many of his colleagues remember his leadership style.
During his time as IGP, he spearheaded several initiatives intended to modernise policing practices and reinforce ethical conduct across the service.
After serving for decades in law enforcement, Mr. Quaye retired from the Ghana Police Service in 2013.
Further details surrounding his death are yet to be officially released as the family prepares a formal announcement.
