By Franklin Asare-Donkoh
A major reshuffle has been carried out within the senior command of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and enhance operational efficiency.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has effected immediate changes at the top level of the Service, reassigning several Commissioners of Police (COPs) and Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) to new roles.
An official posting issued by the Police Administration announced that COP Dr Sayibu Pabi Gariba has been moved from his position as Director-General in charge of Technology to assume duties as Director-General of the National Administration and Professional Development (NAPD). COP Iddi Lansah Seidu has also been reassigned from Director-General of Welfare to Director-General of Technology.
In addition, COP Dr Vance Baba Gariba has been moved from Director-General of Operations to Director-General of Research and Planning, while COP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe has taken over as Director-General of Operations after moving from the Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).
Further changes include DCOP Darko Offei Lomotey, who has moved from Director-General of Research and Planning to head the PPSB. DCOP Eric Ken Winful has also been reassigned from Director-General of NAPD to Director-General of Welfare.
The reshuffle has extended to several regional and technical commands. DCOP Charles K. Adu has been appointed Regional Commander for the Eastern Sector, while DCOP Isaac Asante has been moved from the Eastern Region to the National Headquarters.
Meanwhile, DCOP George B. Ohene Boadi has assumed duties as Regional Commander for the Central Region. DCOP George Ankomah has also been reassigned from Central MTTD/AR to take up the role of Regional Commander for the Eastern North Region.
In another change, DCOP Alex Kodjo Wowolo, formerly Director of ICT at the National Headquarters, has been appointed to head Central MTTD/AR.
According to the IGP, the postings form part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening leadership, improving operational efficiency and enhancing service delivery across the Ghana Police Service.
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