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Police Management Board

Also known as: POMAB

Management body of Ghana Police Service; led by Inspector-General of Police and engaged in operations including officer recruitment, facility management, and security collaboration.

2026-05-022026-07-19

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), has paid a courtesy call on the Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, as part of the Police Administration’s working visit to the region.

    IGP, Police Management Board pay courtesy call on Oti Regional Minister
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Also in attendance were clergy from different denominations, Betty Mould-Iddrisu, member of the Council of State, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, retired IGPs, both retired and serving Regional Police Commanders, members of the Police Management Board, sister

    Police bid IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye farewell
  5. Joy Online

    READ ALSO: Suspect arrested as fire guts part of Accra Central Police barracks Muntaka commended the Inspector General of Police, members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), and personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service for their prompt and professional response to the eme

    Interior Minister visits Accra Central Police Barracks fire scene, promises relief for displaced families
  6. The Chronicle

    The Interior Minister commended the Ghana Police Service, particularly the Inspector-General of Police and members of the Police Management Board, for their swift response to the emergency.

    IGP Yohuno Seeks Urgent Shelter For Police Fire Victims
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board and the Accra Regional Police Commander, visited the location to assess the situation and ensure that the necessary support was provided to affected personnel.

    Fire breaks out at Accra Central Police barracks
  8. Joy Online

    The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board and the Accra Regional Police Commander, visited the scene to assess the situation and provide support to affected personnel.

    Suspect arrested as fire guts part of Accra Central Police barracks
  9. May 2026
  10. IGP doubles Police Academy intake to 700 for Course 54

    1. The Chronicle

      The initiative is being spearheaded by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in collaboration with the Police Management Board (POMAB).

      Police Academy to Admit Over 700 Cadet Officers for Course 54
    2. Joy Online

      Rather, many officers within the service are praising the foresight and progressive leadership of IGP Yohuno and POMAB for refusing to use infrastructure limitations as an excuse to block career progression opportunities for deserving officers, the source added.

      IGP Yohuno ‘doubles’ police academy intake for officers for Course 54
  11. Joy Online

    But after consultations, the Police Management Board and the Police Council agreed it was fairer to allow all Chief Inspectors to compete.

    The 2026 Ghana Police College Competitive Examination: A landmark in merit-based promotion
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking at the commissioning of the Divisional Police Headquarters at Laasi in Krobo-Odumase, in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, the President commended the IGP, his leadership and the Police Management Board for their efforts to transform the Service.

    Mahama praises IGP Yohunu, hails intelligence-led policing at Krobo-Odumase commissioning

Yesterday

  1. IGP, Police Management Board visit Oti regional minister

    The Inspector-General of Police and members of the Police Management Board met with the Oti Regional Minister to strengthen collaboration on security and public safety. The Regional Minister commended police efforts but appealed for more officers and operational vehicles to address security challenges.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana Police Service bids farewell to former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye

    The Ghana Police Service held a pre-burial service at the State House on June 6, 2026, to pay tribute to the late Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, former Inspector General of Police. A clergyman highlighted Quaye's life as an example of discipline, integrity, and hard work, and urged Ghanaians to remain resilient and complete their callings.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Interior Minister promises relief after police barracks fire

    The Interior Minister visited the scene of a fire at the Police Barracks in Accra Central that displaced several police families and destroyed personal belongings. The Government pledged temporary accommodation, financial assistance, clothing, and relief items from NADMO to support affected families.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. IGP seeks shelter for 140 police families after barracks fire

    The Inspector General of Police is seeking urgent accommodation for 140 families of police personnel whose homes at Accra Central Police barracks were destroyed by fire. About 100 families are currently sheltered in conference rooms at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, while 40 have sought temporary shelter with relatives; the police administration plans to rent hotels and guest houses as an immediate measure.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 4 June

  1. Fire breaks out at Accra Central Police Barracks

    A fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks prompted an emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service on June 3. The Inspector-General of Police visited the scene; no casualties were reported, and the cause is yet to be established.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Fire at Accra Central Police Barracks, suspect arrested

    A fire broke out at the Accra Central Police Barracks in Accra, with no casualties reported. A suspect has been arrested and is assisting with investigations to determine the cause of the blaze.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Police Academy admits record 700 cadet officers in Course 54

    Ghana Police Service will enrol over 700 cadet officers into the Police Academy under a newly activated dual training model combining residential and non-residential systems, marking the institution's largest single intake and intended to address accommodation challenges while enabling qualified Chief Inspectors to advance into senior ranks.

    18 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. IGP doubles Police Academy intake to 700 for Course 54

    Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has doubled the Police Academy's cadet officer intake to 700 for Course 54, the largest single admission in the academy's history. The expansion uses both residential and non-residential training models to address accommodation constraints and allow Chief Inspectors who have "stagnated" in their ranks to access senior leadership positions.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana Police 2026 competitive exam opens advancement for Chief Inspectors

    The 2026 Ghana Police Competitive Promotional Examination aims to address a long-standing bottleneck at the Chief Inspector rank, which previously limited advancement to higher ranks. The author, a serving Chief Inspector and exam candidate, describes the examination as the most inclusive, transparent, and competitive police college entrance exam in recent history.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Mahama praises IGP Yohunu for intelligence-led policing shift

    President John Mahama commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu and the Police Management team for their performance and their shift towards intelligence-led policing at the commissioning of a Divisional Police Headquarters in Krobo-Odumase, Eastern Region. He stressed the need for continued investment in technology, data systems and capacity building for officers to address increasingly sophisticated crime.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

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