Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their roles in a recent anti-robbery operation at Tema.
According to a police statement, the promotion follows the officers’ response to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5.
The policemen’s effort led to the shooting of two suspected robbers and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other items.
In a post on social media, the Police wrote, “IGP PROMOTES POLICE OFFICERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TEMA
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday, 14th April 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5, leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed, No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru, No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator, and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation”.
In related news, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cleared a decade-long promotion backlog in the Ghana Police Service, approving the elevation of 12,802 officers to various ranks.
IGP Yohuno’s promotions, ranging from Lance Corporals to Chief Inspectors, were part of a backlog exercise.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Secretariat made this known to the media following claims that promotions within the Service had been fraught with nepotism.
According to the Secretariat, the promotions were mainly administrative and based on special recommendations, which are in line with the Police Regulations, 2012 (Constitutional Instrument 76).
The IGP’s Secretariat dismissed the claims, stressing that all promotions were supervised by unit, district, divisional and regional commanders across the country’s 25 police regions.
The Secretariat stated in a press statement stated, “Information was sent to all unit, district, divisional and regional commanders across the 25 police regions to submit the names of officers due for promotion, and that was how the administration arrived at the final list.
“Moreover, promotions in the Police Service cannot be carried out solely by the IGP, as CI 76 makes that clear.”
The Secretariat further detailed that about 11,900 officers within the lower ranks were elevated by one step, with approximately 600 promotions being granted based on special recommendations.
“For instance, some personnel who had remained in their ranks for more than the stipulated period of four years were promoted to the next rank. These steps were taken to encourage officers to work hard and gain due recognition.
“Our men are sacrificing a lot for this country. They deserve to be treated fairly, and that is what we are doing for everyone, regardless of background,” the statement added.
See the post below:
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday 14th April 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti robbery operation in Tema. pic.twitter.com/GwOYj97KB4
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) April 15, 2026