The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has approved a major reshuffle at the senior command level of the Ghana Police Service (GPS), with the changes taking effect immediately.
According to an official announcement, several Commissioners of Police (COPs) and Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) have been reassigned to new roles as part of efforts to strengthen leadership, enhance operational efficiency, and improve overall service delivery across the Service.
The IGP explained that the reassignments form part of continuous institutional reforms aimed at positioning the Police Service to respond more effectively to emerging security and operational demands.
Key Headquarters Reassignments
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COP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba moves from Director-General/Technology to Director-General/NAPD.
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COP Iddi Lansah Seidu transfers from Director-General/Welfare to Director-General/Technology.
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COP Dr. Vance Baba Gariba shifts from Director-General/Operations to Director-General/Research & Planning.
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COP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe is reassigned from Director-General/PPSB to Director-General/Operations.
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DCOP Darko Offei Lomotey moves from Director-General/Research & Planning to Director-General/PPSB.
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DCOP Eric Ken Winful is reassigned from Director-General/NAPD to Director-General/Welfare.
Regional and Technical Postings
The reshuffle also affects regional and technical commands:
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DCOP Charles K. Adu has been appointed Regional Commander, Eastern Sector (ESR).
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DCOP Isaac Asante moves from the Eastern Region to the National Headquarters.
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DCOP George B. Ohene Boadi assumes duty as Regional Commander, Central Region (CR).
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DCOP George Ankomah transfers from Central MTTD/AR to Regional Commander, Eastern North Region (ENR).
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DCOP Alex Kodjo Wowolo, formerly Director/ICT at the National Headquarters, is now in charge of Central MTTD/AR.
The Ghana Police Service has urged officers affected by the changes to ensure a smooth transition and recommit themselves to professionalism and public service.
Source: joynews
