On April 17, 2026, the National Police Headquarters in Accra became the stage for a proud moment in the Ghana Police Service. Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, led a ceremony to decorate 19 senior officers who had recently been promoted to higher ranks, a milestone that drew the presence and applause of the Police Management Board (POMAB).
The promotions were not arbitrary. Each officer’s elevation followed careful recommendations by the Police Council and received the final stamp of approval from President John Dramani Mahama. This event, however, was about more than just new badges and handshakes; it formed part of a broader effort to recognize merit, dedication, and long service within the Service, all while strengthening the institution’s leadership at both operational and administrative levels.
Among those promoted, eight distinguished officers ascended from the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP). Their names: Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong were called out with pride as they received their new insignia.
Addressing the newly promoted officers, IGP Yohuno congratulated them and reminded all present of the high standards expected of Ghana’s police leaders. He urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity in all their duties, principles that form the bedrock of the Service’s mandate to ensure law and order throughout the country.
As the sun set on the day’s celebrations, the ceremony stood as a testament to the Ghana Police Service’s enduring commitment to leadership development and institutional strengthening. In recognizing and rewarding excellence, the Service continues to pave the way for a safer and more orderly Ghana.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com