Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has declared that corruption within the Ghana Police Service (GPS) is being firmly tackled, warning the public that any attempt to bribe an officer will now be met with disgrace rather than cooperation.
According to the IGP, officers are increasingly focused on professionalism, integrity, and merit-based promotion, making bribery both ineffective and risky.
“I can assure you that if you attempt to bribe a police officer, he will disgrace you. He wants promotion,” Mr Yohuno stated.
He made the remarks in Accra when renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Grace Ashly presented a special song dedicated to the Ghana Police Service in his honour.
Police reforms boosting morale
IGP Yohuno attributed the renewed discipline within the service to reforms under the current police administration, stressing that the era where officers received recognition or promotion only after death was over.
He explained that timely promotions, improved motivation, and welfare interventions had significantly boosted morale among personnel nationwide.
Commending officers for their dedication, the IGP praised regional commanders and personnel across the country for their gallant service over the past year, noting that their efforts had contributed to Ghana’s relative peace and security.
“This is just the beginning. We will continue working to sustain peace and safety,” he assured.
Rebuilding trust and global standards
Mr Yohuno said the GPS was positioning itself to become one of the best police services in the world, with a renewed commitment to rebuilding public trust.
“We want our glory back,” he said, adding that the service aimed to earn the respect of every Ghanaian, from the smallest village to the largest city.
Expressing appreciation to Mrs Ashly, the IGP described her gesture as timely and deeply encouraging, noting that composing a song for the police was no small task.
He assured her that the honour would not be taken lightly, describing it as a major morale booster for officers nationwide.
Inspiration behind the song
Mrs Ashly explained that the song was inspired by a personal encounter that deepened her appreciation for the work of the police.
She recounted a frightening night when she was alone working on her music and sought help from the police.
“What I received was more than help. I received comfort,” she said.
She noted that the experience made her realise that creativity and dreams thrive because others are willing to 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.
Commendation of police operations
Mrs Ashly commended the GPS for its resilience in addressing evolving security challenges, citing recent operations including the dismantling of a human trafficking network in Ho, interception of a major narcotics consignment in Tema, and the arrest of a notorious highway robbery syndicate.
She also referenced earlier successes such as Operation Cobra in September 2025, arrests of trafficking suspects in Ashaiman, neutralisation of armed robbery threats in Tema, major weapons trafficking arrests in the Northern Region, and CID-led murder and robbery cases between 2024 and 2025.
She further praised the service’s efforts in combating cybercrime and financial fraud through international collaboration.
“These efforts remind us that policing is not merely a profession, but a calling that demands vigilance, sacrifice and courage,” she said.
Mrs Ashly described the song as a message of appreciation, encouragement and solidarity to officers whose sacrifices often go unseen, while saluting the IGP’s leadership and commending the police management board and all personnel of the Ghana Police Service.