By Franklin Asare-Donkoh
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cleared a backlog of career advancements within the Ghana Police Service that had accumulated over a decade.
The IGP’s Secretariat confirmed the approval of the promotions, noting that a total of 12,802 officers have been elevated to various ranks.
According to the Secretariat, the promotions spanned ranks from Lance Corporal to Chief Inspector and were completed between January and early February 2026.
The Secretariat explained that the exercise followed the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (C.I. 76), and included both routine administrative promotions and special recommendations.
Reports suggesting nepotism in the recent promotions have been strongly denied, with the Secretariat insisting that all actions strictly adhered to due process.
“All unit, district, divisional and regional commanders across the 25 police regions were instructed to submit the names of officers eligible for promotion,” the Secretariat said.
Of the total number promoted, about 11,900 officers in the lower ranks were elevated after exceeding the required four-year tenure in their positions.
An additional 600 officers received promotions based on special recommendations.
The Secretariat also addressed petitions from officers who claimed delays or unfair treatment, including some who had been on interdiction for more than five years but were later cleared.
These officers were granted promotions following a review.
Families of officers who died in the line of duty also successfully petitioned for posthumous promotions, ensuring their contributions were formally recognised.
