PHOTOS: COP Tiwaa Addo-Danquah full of smiles as she reports for duty at Interior Ministry

Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has officially assumed her new role as Technical Advisor to the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.

Photographs from her first day at the Ministry captured her beaming with smiles as she engaged with the Minister and other officials. 

Muntaka warmly welcomed her and emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving the Ministry’s mandate. He added that looked forward to working together to achieve the mandate of the Ministry.

COP Addo-Danquah, in response, expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and pledged her commitment to supporting the Ministry’s objectives.

Swift reassignment

Her move to the Interior Ministry comes barely a day after she was initially named Director-General of Research & Planning at the Ghana Police Service. In a sudden turn of events, a directive from the Presidency reassigned her to the new role, effective immediately.

A letter signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, confirmed the decision.

"In line with this directive, you are hereby reassigned from your current position to the Ministry of the Interior, where you will serve as the Technical Advisor to the Honorable Minister. This reassignment takes immediate effect, and you are expected to liaise with the relevant authorities to ensure a smooth transition into your new role," the statement read.

The letter further acknowledged her service, stating: "His Excellency the President recognizes and deeply appreciates your unwavering dedication, professionalism, and invaluable contributions to the nation. It is his firm belief that your expertise and commitment will continue to serve the country effectively in your new capacity."

COP Addo-Danquah’s reassignment is part of a broader restructuring within the Ghana Police Service under the leadership of new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno. The latest shake-up is aimed at strengthening leadership and improving operational efficiency within the Police Management Board (POMAB).

Prior to this development, COP Addo-Danquah had returned to the Police Service after a tenure as Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), where she spearheaded efforts to combat financial crimes and corruption. She also previously served as Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), playing a key role in high-profile investigations.

In her new position at the Interior Ministry, she is expected to work closely with key stakeholders to enhance security policies and strategies aimed at improving law enforcement operations in Ghana.