The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has said the police administration is now placing strong emphasis on professionalism and integrity.
He noted that corruption within the Ghana Police Service is being firmly addressed, with officers increasingly focused on professionalism, ethical conduct, and promotions earned through hard work.
As part of this renewed commitment, he cautioned that any attempt to bribe an officer would lead to public embarrassment, stressing that personnel are now more concerned with merit-based advancement than illicit rewards.
“I can assure you that if you attempt to bribe a police officer, he will disgrace you. He wants promotion,” the IGP stated. He made the remark when Ghanaian gospel musician Grace Ashly presented a special song dedicated to the Ghana Police Service in Accra.
Mr Yohuno said reforms under the current administration had driven a new sense of dedication within the service, adding that the days when officers were promoted only after their death were over.
According to him, timely promotions and improved motivation have significantly lifted morale among officers nationwide.
Commending personnel for their dedication, he praised regional commanders and officers for their outstanding performance over the past year, which he said had helped maintain national stability and security.
He assured the service that the positive changes underway were only the beginning and pledged continued efforts to sustain peace and safety.
The IGP added that the Ghana Police Service was positioning itself to become one of the best in the world, restoring an image future generations would proudly inherit.
“We want our glory back,” he said, noting that the service aimed to earn the trust of every Ghanaian, from the smallest community to the largest city.
He also expressed gratitude to Mrs Ashly—famed for composing theme songs, including those for the Black Stars—describing the new song as a meaningful and timely honour to the service. He assured her that the gesture would serve as a morale booster nationwide.
Mrs Ashly said her composition was inspired by a personal experience that deepened her appreciation for the police. She recalled a frightening incident during a late-night music session that led her to call the police.
“What I received was more than help. I received comfort,” she said.
She explained that the experience made her understand that creativity and dreams thrive because others stand guard.
“The Ghana Police Service not only safeguarded my life, but they also preserved the dream, the voice and the song that Ghana had not yet heard,” she added.
Mrs Ashly commended the service for its resilience amid evolving security challenges, citing recent operations such as the dismantling of a human trafficking network in Ho, the interception of a major narcotics consignment in Tema, and the arrest of a notorious highway robbery syndicate.
She also referenced previous operations, including Operation Cobra in September 2025, arrests of human trafficking suspects in Ashaiman, major weapons trafficking disruptions in the Northern Region, and CID-led arrests in murder and robbery cases from 2024 to 2025.
She further applauded the service’s expanding efforts against cybercrime and financial fraud through international cooperation.
According to her, these initiatives demonstrate that policing is a calling requiring vigilance, sacrifice, and courage.
Describing the song as more than just music, she said it was a message of appreciation, encouragement, and solidarity to officers whose sacrifices often go unseen. She saluted the IGP for his leadership and extended gratitude to the police management board and all personnel of the Ghana Police Service.
