Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service


The Inspector General of Police is the most senior Police Officer in Ghana. The IGP is appointed by the President of Ghana acting in consultation with the Council of State. The IGP is the head of the Police service and is responsible for the operational control and the administration of the Police Service.
The IGP is a member of the Police Council. The first Ghanaian Police Commissioner, E. R. T. Madjitey was appointed to head the service on October 9, 1958. The IGP is aided by two deputies as well as nine directors and a Chief Staff Officer.
On 22 July 2019, Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana sacked David Asante-Apeatu as the IGP. His deputy, James Oppong-Boanuh will act as IGP until a substantive appointment is made. Asante-Apeatu was due to retire within a month.

Inspectors General of Police of the Ghana Police Service

Heads of policing in the Gold Coast (1831 - 1893)

The head of the Gold Coast Constabulary was the Commissioner of Police.