The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has sanctioned the advancement of 12,802 Police Officers from January through the first week of February 2026, thereby addressing a backlog of promotions that has persisted for a decade.
The promotions, which span ranks from Lance Corporal to Chief Inspector, were validated by the IGP’s Secretariat.
As stated by the secretariat, these promotions were primarily administrative and based on special recommendations, executed in accordance with the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (C.I 76).
This initiative arises amid allegations of nepotism concerning the recent promotions; however, the Secretariat has categorically denied these accusations, affirming that all procedures were adhered to and due process was followed.
“All unit, district, divisional, and regional commanders across the nation’s 25 police regions were instructed to provide the names of officers eligible for promotion,” the Secretariat clarified.
Of those promoted, around 11,900 officers in the lower ranks were elevated by one rank after surpassing the required four-year tenure in their roles. Additionally, 600 officers were promoted based on special recommendations.
The Secretariat acknowledged that numerous petitions had been submitted by officers alleging unfair treatment or delays in their promotions. This included officers who had been on interdiction for over five years but were subsequently acquitted and released.
After thorough reviews, the administration awarded them their rightful promotions.
Families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty also appealed to the Service, resulting in posthumous promotions for the deceased personnel.
