Bola Ray, a Broadcast journalist, has hyped Commissioner of Police, COP Lydia Donkor, to the position of Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Speaking on Starr FM’s Starr Chat on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Bola Ray interviewed COP Lydia Donkor in an expansive discussion on her professional journey.
During the interview, COP Lydia Donkor gave a spirited rendition of Ghana’s national anthem, with host Bola Ray showering her with praise and going further to predict her rise to the highest office in the police service.
Bola Ray declared, “Ladies and gentlemen, after IGP Yohuno, your next IGP, Ghana’s first female substantive IGP, COP Lydia Donkor. We wish you the best”
“But Lydia, aside from everything, you are diligent, you are a great soul, you love human beings, and you are a professional. Keep up the good work and may God guide and see you through,” he added.
Also, Lydia Yaako Donkor has revealed she has been trained and ready for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) role.
According to Lydia Donkor, if the appointing authority deems it fit for her to be appointed, she will accept the offer, as anybody is capable of becoming IGP once they are at the rank of commissioner.
COP Donkor added, “Everybody’s capable of being an IGP. Once you’re at the rank of commissioner, anybody can be picked to be IGP… Of course, I mentioned that every commissioner at this level is capable of being appointed.
“So, if the appointing authorities deem it fit for me to be appointed, why not? I’ve been trained to be ready,” she said.
“I used to be a girl’s guide. You know, Girl’s Guide and brownies and all of that, so you’ve been trained to be ready at all times,” she added.
Reports had earlier suggested that COP Lydia Donkor was being tipped to replace IGP Yohonu before he was given an extension.
COP Lydia Donkor was tipped to replace IGP Yohuno, who is near his retirement age in December 2025.
According to the Ghana Chronicles, over the past two weeks, multiple closed-door meetings have focused on the succession of IGP Tetteh Yohonu.
It revealed that an action within the Police Council is strongly advocating for COP Lydia Yakubu Donkor to take over as the next Inspector General of Police.
The information gathered further alleged that there is a rowing division within the Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over the search for a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to replace the incumbent, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who is scheduled to retire on December 27, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor has an extensive background in policing, legal practice, and human rights advocacy.
She is a product of Wesley Girls Senior High School and pursues a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon.
COP Lydia Yaako Donkor further pursued a Barrister-at-Law qualification at the Ghana School of Law, solidifying her legal expertise and is the most senior lawyer in the Ghana Police Service, having been called to the bar almost 25 years ago.
COP Donkor blend her law practice and law enforcement, beginning her law practice career as an Associate at Acquah-Sampson & Associates before transitioning into law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service.
She served in various roles in the Police Service, including Head of Legal & Prosecutions in multiple regions, Divisional Commander of Tesano, and District Commander of Tesano-Accra.
She is also presently Chairperson of the Safety & Security Committee of the Ghana Football Association and a Safety and Security Officer for the Confederation of African Football.
DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s role in the Ghana Police Service is a testament to resilience, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to justice and human rights.
She also made history as the first Ghanaian and the only woman elected to serve on the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee.
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