The information gathered alleged that there is a fury in the Ghana Police Service following the surprise promotion of retired senior officer Arhin Kwasi Annor to the rank of Commissioner of Police (COP).
According to reports, Mr Arhin retired in September 2025 as a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), was promoted in October, with the elevation backdated to 1 September 2025.
Mr Arhin is now deemed to have served as a full Commissioner for just 19 days, allowing him to draw enhanced retirement benefits.
The information gathered suggests many officers within the Police Service have described the development as unprecedented, unfair, and damaging to morale.
Ghana Chronicles in a post on X stated, “Widespread anger has erupted within the Ghana Police Service following the surprise promotion of retired senior officer Arhin Kwasi Annor to the rank of Commissioner of Police (COP). Many officers describe this development as unprecedented, unfair, and damaging to morale”.
“Mr Arhin, who retired on 20 September 2025 as a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), was promoted in October, with the elevation backdated to 1 September 2025. Backdating means he is deemed to have served as a full Commissioner for just 19 days, allowing him to draw enhanced retirement benefits even though he did not serve a single working day in the role”.
The post added, “Mr Arhin once served as the Greater Accra Regional Commander.
The promotion has intensified longstanding concerns about the growing culture of “Special Recommendations”, a controversial practice under which certain officers considered favourites of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) are handpicked for rapid career advancement.
Critics within the Service say such promotions, often granted multiple times to the same individuals, have sidelined merit and years of experience in favour of personal preferences and political connections”.
In related police news, the Jamestown District Police Commander, Superintendent William Abisah, has announced that the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has suspended all police leave for the rest of 2025.
According to Superintendent William Abisah, the ban forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s plans for a Disaster-Free Christmas.
He further revealed that officers have already begun day and night patrols as part of their annual festive-season duties.
The Police initiative is aimed at boosting safety and tightening security during the festive season.
Superintendent William Abisah, speaking at the launch of Operation Disaster-Free Christmas, stated, “I’m here to present our operational plan for the Christmas festivities.
As we all know, the season is approaching, and our patrols are already underway. I also want to inform you that the IGP has banned leave for all police officers. We are preparing seriously for Christmas,” he said.
The ‘Operation Disaster-Free Christmas’ is expected to improve police visibility, prevent crime, and ensure a safe environment for all Ghanaians.
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