President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and other newly appointed members of the Police Council during a ceremony at the Jubilee House.

In his remarks, President Mahama emphasised the importance of the Police Council in strengthening national security and fostering a professional and accountable police service.

“The work of the Police Council is fundamental to upholding law and order and ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” President Mahama stated. “It requires commitment, integrity, and a deep understanding of the challenges facing our police service and the communities they serve.”

Council's capabilities

He expressed confidence in the capabilities of the Council and extended his best wishes as they take on the critical responsibility of reforming and overseeing the Ghana Police Service.

“I wish them well in this critical task and express my hope that their collective efforts will lead to a more efficient, professional, and responsive police service that serves the needs and protects the rights of all Ghanaians,” he added.

Background

The Police Council, established under Article 201 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, plays a key advisory role to the President on internal security policies and matters related to the organisation and administration of the Ghana Police Service. The Council also oversees the appointment, promotion, and discipline of senior police officers.

Chaired by the Vice President, the newly constituted Council includes the Inspector General of Police, a lawyer nominated by the Ghana Bar Association, and representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the Police Service, and civil society.

Their mandate comes at a time of growing public demand for police accountability, responsiveness, and reform. The Council is expected to address pressing issues such as police professionalism, community policing, and institutional integrity.