DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor appointed new CID Director-General

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor as the new Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), effective immediately.

The announcement was made by the Police Administration on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

This appointment is part of a wider restructuring initiative within the police leadership, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of the service. Before her new role, DCOP Donkor was the Safety and Security Head at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), where she significantly contributed to improving security at football events both in Ghana and across Africa. As the Chairperson of the GFA's Safety & Security Committee, she ensured that high-security standards were maintained during both local and international matches.

Additionally, she holds the position of Safety and Security Officer for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), where she is responsible for safeguarding major continental tournaments. Beyond her expertise in security, DCOP Donkor is also the CEO of Police Ladies FC, a top club in the Ghana Women's Premier League, which has thrived under her leadership, highlighting her diverse leadership skills.

The restructuring has also led to other notable appointments, including DCOP Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, who has been named Director-General for Research and Planning, and Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Manly Awini, who will lead the Service Workshop in Accra. These changes are part of the newly formed 31-member Police Management Board.