…Promotes Victimized Cops
In a bold and commendable move aimed at restoring dignity and fairness within the Ghana Police Service, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has overseen the promotion of three distinguished officers who were previously sidelined and victimized under past administrations.
The promotions, seen by many as long overdue, signal a strong commitment by the current leadership to right historical wrongs and reward merit.
Among those elevated were Martin Kwaku Ayiih, who retired on June 28, 2025, but was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police (COP). Though retired, Ayiih will now retire on his new salary as a form of compensation — a rare but powerful gesture acknowledging his mistreatment in the past.
Similarly, Benjamin K. Agordzo (rtd), who had also been on retirement, was promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP). Agordzo’s career had faced considerable turbulence after he was controversially prosecuted in connection with an alleged coup plot — charges from which he was later acquitted.
His promotion now serves as a strong symbolic and institutional affirmation of his service and integrity.
The third officer, Stellar Sedeame, was promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). She, too, had been overlooked for promotion under previous leadership despite her qualifications and record of service.
Their promotions come as part of a larger ceremony in which nineteen officers were elevated to senior ranks. Eight were promoted to Commissioner of Police, including high-profile figures such as Lydia Yaako-Donkor, Vance Baba Gariba, and Sebastian Atsu Wemegah. Eleven others rose to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
However, it is the elevation of Ayiih, Agordzo, and Sedeame that has captured the attention of both officers within the service and observers outside it seen as a redemptive moment for those who served with integrity but were unfairly denied recognition.
Under the COP Yohunu leadership, the Ghana Police Service has demonstrated a commitment to fairness, professionalism, and institutional healing.
By acknowledging the sacrifices and struggles of officers who were once victims of political and administrative injustice, the IGP is not only strengthening morale within the force but also sending a powerful message — that under his tenure, merit and fairness will prevail over bias and vendetta.
This gesture is expected to inspire a new sense of trust and hope among serving officers and the general public alike. As one senior officer put it: “Justice has finally found its way into our ranks. This is more than a promotion, it’s a restoration.”
The Ghana Police Service appears to be turning a corner, and the recent promotions may well be remembered as a defining moment in its evolution toward a more just and accountable institution.
