Accra, May 11, GNA – The Police Administration has dismissed allegations of paper leakage, bribery and irregularities in the recent Police Competitive Promotional Examination (PCPE) conducted for Chief Inspectors seeking admission into the Police Academy.
It has, therefore, urged any candidate who participated in the examination and had concerns or grievances to use the appropriate laid down procedures to seek redress instead of resorting to the media.
Responding to allegations of improprieties published by sections of the media last week, a statement issued by the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP’s) Secretariat on Monday described the claims as unfounded and unwarranted.
It said the allegations were false, misleading and intended to undermine the credibility of what it described as one of the most transparent and professionally organised promotional examinations in the history of the Ghana Police Service.
“No examination papers were leaked to any officer, and no officer paid money to secure promotion or placement into the Police Academy,” the statement said.
It further dismissed claims that some officers allegedly paid between GH¢70,000 and GH¢100,000 to secure promotion, stressing that such allegations were unsupported by evidence.
It explained that the examination process was conducted under strict supervision, in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), the external body that has overseen the PCPE over the years, to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability.
“Stringent security measures were implemented before, during and after the examinations to prevent any form of malpractice,” the statement added.
It challenged any candidate or police officer with evidence of bribery or impropriety connected to the examinations to formally submit such evidence for investigation and appropriate action.
It said Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police, operated an open-door policy and had encouraged any dissatisfied candidate to use the appropriate channels to request a review of their results.
“Running to the media and peddling falsehoods will not resolve the matter. Instead, use the appropriate channel of communication within the Service and you will be heard,” the statement said.
The Police Administration said all candidates who took part in the examinations were assessed solely on merit, competence and performance.
The results reflected the fairness of the process, as successful candidates from various commands and units across the country passed through hard work and adequate preparation, it added.
The statement noted that although the stakes were high due to the large number of candidates who sat for the examinations, due process had been followed from the beginning and would not be compromised.
It disclosed that a significant number of officers attained the required pass mark based on merit.
Additionally, the statement said following a special intervention and amnesty granted by President John Dramani Mahama, approximately 300 officers who obtained 50 per cent were also considered to promote fairness, motivation and career progression within the Service.
According to the statement, the decisions were taken in good faith and in the interest of the welfare and morale of officers of the Ghana Police Service.
While acknowledging the watchdog role of the media, the Police Administration expressed disappointment with some for publishing “falsehoods without first seeking the response of the Service.”
It said such publications had the tendency to create unnecessary tension and unfairly tarnish the image of hardworking officers and the Police Administration.
GNA
11 May 2026
Reporter: Joyce Danso