IGP Yohuno Implements Restructuring in Police Hierarchy
On March 19, 2024, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno announced a restructuring of the Ghana Police Service hierarchy to enhance operational effectiveness. Key appointments include COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah as Director General of Research and Planning and DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor as DG of the Criminal Investigation Department, among others. The changes encompass various departments and regional commands in an effort to improve police management.
On March 19, 2024, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno announced significant changes within the Ghana Police Service’s hierarchy. This restructuring aims to enhance the management and operational effectiveness of the police organization. The announcement was formally communicated through a press release by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Akrofi-Ansah, the Director of the Police Public Affairs Directorate.
Among the major appointments, Commissioner of Police (COP) Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has been named the Director General of Research and Planning. Additionally, the new Director General for the Criminal Investigation Department is Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Ms. Lydia Yaako Donkor, with DCOP Frank Abrokwa serving as her deputy. Furthermore, COP Paul Manly Awini will oversee the Service Workshop, while other notable appointments include COP Daniel Kwame Afriyie as the DG for the Private Security Organisation and COP Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu as the DG for Services.
The changes extend to several other departments and roles: COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraji is the DG of the National Patrols Department, COP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba will serve as the new DG for Technical, and COP Mr. Michael Nketia Frempong is appointed as the DG for Finance. More appointments include COP Mr. Asumadu Okyere Darko as the new DG of the Police Professional Standards Bureau, and COP Iddi Lansah Seidu takes on the welfare directorate.
In other notable positions, COP Joseph Okla Gyamera will take charge of Legal and Prosecutions, while COP Peter Baba Atiniak is designated as the DG of the Police Intelligence Directorate. Furthermore, DCOP Dr. David Agyeman Adjem has assumed the position of DG for Administration, with DCOP Mr. Vance Gariba as the DG for Operations, and DCOP Sebastian Atsu Wemegah handling Information Communications Technology.
Regional command assignments include 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 regional commanders are ACP Mr. Wisdom Akorli for the Volta Region, ACP Mr. Joshua Coppson for Volta North, and ACP Mr. Wisdom Lavoe for the Northern Region.
In conclusion, the recent restructuring of the Ghana Police Service reflects a strategic initiative by Inspector General Christian Tetteh Yohuno aimed at improving operational efficiency and management within the force. The new appointments span various departments, highlighting a comprehensive approach to leadership changes that will likely influence the direction and effectiveness of police services in Ghana.
Original Source: gna.org.gh
