Here are the 10 new Police Council members sworn in by President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in the newly reconstituted Governing Council of the Ghana Police Service, calling on the body to lead critical reforms aimed at restoring professionalism and public trust in law enforcement.

The ceremony, held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Jubilee House in Accra, saw the President administer both the oath of office and the oath of secrecy to the ten-member Council, in accordance with constitutional provisions governing oversight of the Police Service.

Following the swearing-in, President Mahama presented each member with their instrument of appointment and invited the group to take commemorative photographs.

Chaired by Vice President Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Council brings together a blend of government officials, legal practitioners, and police representatives, including both active and retired officers.

The members of the new Police Council are:

1. Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang – Chairperson (Vice President of the Republic)

2. Mr. Mutaka Mohammed Mubarak – Member (Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament)

3. Mr. Christian Teteyohono – Member (Inspector General of Police)

4. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Member (Minister for Justice and Member of Parliament, representing the Attorney General's Department)

5. Mr. Daniel Owusu Nyampong, Esq. – Member (Representative of the Ghana Bar Association)

6. COP Nathan Kofi Boakye (Retired) – Member (Representative of the Retired Senior Police Officers Association)

7. DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor – Member (Representative of Senior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)

8. Chief Inspector Angel Lolo, Esq. – Member (Representative of Junior Officers of the Ghana Police Service)

9. Ms. Rose Atinga Bio (Retired) – Member (Appointee of the President)

10. Mr. Benson Tunga Baba – Member (Appointee of the President)

The Council’s mandate includes addressing internal governance issues such as promotions, postings, discipline, and welfare within the Police Service.

In his remarks, President Mahama urged the Council to take decisive action to strengthen the integrity of the Police Service and reconnect it with the communities it serves.

“We must renew our commitment to a Police Service that is professional, impartial, and dedicated to the rule of law,” he said. “This requires the active collaboration of all arms of government, civil society, and oversight bodies—guided by principle and driven by hope.”

The Council is expected to play a central role in the ongoing efforts to modernise Ghana’s policing systems and address longstanding concerns about accountability and operational standards.