The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced major leadership changes within the Ghana Police Service, restructuring the Police Management Board (POMAB) to enhance operational control and strategic management.
The shake-up, which affects 31 senior officers, is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the service, improve accountability, and boost public confidence in law enforcement.
The new POMAB will be led by high-ranking officials, including COP/Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, who will serve as Director-General, Research & Planning (R&P), and COP/Mr. Paul Manly Awini, who takes charge of the Service Workshop in Accra.
According to an official statement released on March 19, 2025, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the restructuring aims to align leadership roles with the evolving security needs of the country.
The reshuffle brings together seasoned police officers with expertise in intelligence, operations, finance, and welfare. Notable appointments include:
- COP/Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu as Director-General of Services (SVCS)
- COP/Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba as Director-General of Technical Services
- COP/Mr. Michael Nketia Frempong as Director-General of Finance
- DCOP/Ms. Lydia Yaako Donkor as Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
- DCOP/Mr. Gabriel Prince Waabu as Director-General of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD)
Additionally, several Regional Commanders have been reassigned to enhance security at the regional level. These include:
- DCOP/Mr. Duuti Tuaruka (Ashanti Region)
- DCOP/Mr. Francis Kwame Tsidi (Western Region)
- DCOP/Mr. Abraham Acquaye (Central Region)
- ACP/Mr. Wisdom Akorli (Volta Region)
- ACP/Mr. Joshua Coppson (Upper West Region)
Security analysts see the shake-up as a bold step toward strengthening law enforcement and improving police service delivery across the country. By assigning experienced officers to key departments, the IGP seeks to enhance crime-fighting strategies, intelligence gathering, and public engagement.
This move follows concerns over rising crime rates, corruption allegations, and public dissatisfaction with police service delivery.
The newly constituted Police Management Board is expected to focus on implementing innovative policing strategies, enhancing officer welfare, and reinforcing discipline within the service.
With public trust in law enforcement at stake, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the new leadership navigates Ghana’s evolving security landscape.
