IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno in a group photograph with the promoted officers and others
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on January 27, 2026, promoted 17 police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception of ten (10) wrapped slabs of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of GH¢1,032,650, and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Ho in the Volta Region, as well as the recovery of an AK 47 rifle, a pump-action gun, and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage, and professionalism.
IGP Yohuno urged the promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility, and encouraged all personnel to continue working diligently, assuring them that excellence and integrity remain the basis for recognition and promotion within the Ghana Police Service.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke
