The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 12,802 officers. The promotions, which took place between January and the first week of February 2026, cover ranks from Lance Corporals to Chief Inspectors.
According to the IGP’s Secretariat, the promotions were aimed at clearing a backlog, with some dating back between five and ten years. The update was released after multiple media requests for clarification.
The Secretariat explained that the promotions were conducted in accordance with the Police Service Regulations, 2012, also known as Constitutional Instrument 76.
Under Regulation 37 of the law, police promotions are based on performance assessments, seniority, years of service, and promotion examinations. The regulation also allows for special recommendations in cases involving bravery or outstanding service.
The clarification follows media reports suggesting that the promotions by the IGP were influenced by nepotism.
However, the IGP’s Secretariat has dismissed the allegations, stating that the process was supervised by unit, district, divisional, and regional commanders across all 25 police regions in Ghana.
Officials explained that commanders nationwide were instructed to submit names of officers due for promotion, forming the basis of the exercise.
