President John Dramani Mahama has introduced the appointment of recent heads for 3 key security services in Ghana: the Ghana Prisons Service, the Ghana Nationwide Hearth Service, and the Ghana Immigration Service.
The adjustments, geared toward addressing important challenges inside these establishments, mark a major step in strengthening the nation’s safety framework.
New appointments
Ghana Prisons Service: DDGP 3 Endurance Baffoe-Bonnie replaces Isaac Kofi Egyir as Director-Basic.
Ghana Nationwide Hearth Service: DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong takes over from Julius A. Kuunuor as Chief Hearth Officer.
Ghana Immigration Service: DCI Samuel Basentale succeeds Kwame Asuah Takyi as Comptroller-Basic.
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Swearing-in of recent IGP
In a associated growth, President Mahama formally swore in Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohonu as the brand new Inspector Basic of Police (IGP).
The ceremony, held on the Jubilee Home on Friday, March 14, 2025, was attended by prime authorities officers, conventional rulers, and relations.
In the course of the occasion, COP Yohonu took three oaths—the Oath of Allegiance, the Oath of Workplace, and the Oath of Secrecy—earlier than receiving his instrument of appointment and signing the oath ebook.
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Expectations for the brand new Appointees
The newly appointed safety chiefs are anticipated to deal with urgent points inside their respective establishments:
Ghana Prisons Service: Underneath DDGP 3 Endurance Baffoe-Bonnie, the main target can be on jail decongestion, inmate welfare, and rehabilitation packages to enhance the penal system.
Ghana Nationwide Hearth Service: DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong is tasked with enhancing fireplace response capabilities, modernising firefighting infrastructure, and selling public fireplace security schooling.
Ghana Immigration Service: DCI Samuel Basentale’s management comes at a important time, with border safety, unlawful migration, and transnational crime being prime priorities.
His administration is anticipated to strengthen enforcement operations and streamline immigration processes.