IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Restructures Ghana Police Service’s Hierarchy

On March 19, 2024, Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno implemented a restructuring of the Ghana Police Service hierarchy aimed at improving management and operational effectiveness, resulting in several key appointments across different directorates and regional commands.

On March 19, 2024, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno announced substantial changes within the Ghana Police Service hierarchy to enhance operational control and management. This restructuring aims to improve the efficiency of various police commands across the nation, as communicated in a press release by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Akrofi-Ansah.

The new appointments include Commissioner of Police (COP) Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah as the Director General (DG) of Research and Planning. Additionally, DCOP Ms. Lydia Yaako Donkor now leads the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), with DCOP Frank Abrokwa serving as her deputy. Other notable appointments include COP Paul Manly Awini as overseer of the Service Workshop and COP Daniel Kwame Afriyie as DG of the Private Security Organisation.

Further appointments include COP Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu as DG of Services, COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraji as DG of the National Patrols Department (NAPD), and COP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba as the new DG of Technical. Additionally, COP Mr. Michael Nketia Frempong assumes the role of DG for Finance, while COP Mr. Asumadu Okyere Darko is designated as DG for the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).

Moreover, COP Iddi Lansah Seidu has been appointed DG of Welfare, and COP Mrs. Faustina A.K. Andoh-Kwofie is now the Commandant of the Ghana Police Command and Staff College in Winneba. Other key positions include COP Joseph Okla Gyamera as DG for Legal and Prosecutions, COP Peter Baba Atiniak as DG for the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Dr. David Agyeman Adjem as DG for Administration.

The leadership of operations is now under DCOP Mr. Vance Gariba as DG, Operations, and DCOP Sebastian Atsu Wemegah as DG for Information Communications Technology (ICT). Furthermore, DCOP Eric Ken Winful heads the National Protection Department, while DCOP Mr. Arhin Kwasi Annor leads Special Duty and DCOP Mr. Frederick Kofi Blagodzi manages the Human Resource Department. Lastly, DCOP Mr. Gabriel Prince Waabu is appointed as the DG for the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).

The reshuffle also includes new Regional Police Commanders with DCOP Mr. Duut Tuaruka for Greater Accra, DCOP Francis Kwame Tsidi for Western North, DCOP Abraham Acquaye for Central North, and DCOP Yao Dogbey Tettegah for Bono. Additional appointments feature ACP Mr. Wisdom Akorli as Volta Regional Police Commander, ACP Mr. Joshua Coppson for Volta North, and ACP Mr. Wisdom Lavoe as Northern Regional Police Commander.

The restructuring of the Ghana Police Service, initiated by IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, encompasses numerous appointments aimed at fostering effective management and operational control. The new skills and leadership in various directorates and regional commands are anticipated to enhance the overall performance of the police service. This refresh represents a strategic step by the Ghana Police Service to improve its operational effectiveness across the nation.

Original Source: gna.org.gh