Police denies allegation of malpractice in promotional examinations

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed allegations of examination malpractice, paper leakage and bribery in the recently conducted Police Competitive Promotional Examination (PCPE) for Chief Inspectors seeking admission into the Police Academy.

In a statement issued by the Secretariat of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Police Administration described reports circulating in sections of the media as false, misleading and aimed at undermining the credibility of the examination process.

According to the statement, no examination papers were leaked to candidates and no officer paid money to secure promotion or admission into the Police Academy.

The Administration also rejected claims that some officers allegedly paid between GHS70,000 and GHS100,000 to gain promotion, insisting that the allegations were unsupported by evidence.

It explained that the promotional examinations were conducted under strict supervision in collaboration with University of Cape Coast, which has overseen the examinations over the years to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability.

The Police Administration stated that stringent security measures were put in place before, during and after the examinations to prevent any form of malpractice.

It further challenged any officer or candidate with credible evidence of bribery or irregularities to formally submit such evidence for investigation and appropriate action.

The statement indicated that the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, operates an open-door policy and has encouraged dissatisfied candidates to use the laid down internal procedures to seek redress or request a review of their results.

“Running to the media and peddling falsehoods will not resolve the matter instead of using the appropriate channel of communication within the Service and you will be heard,” the statement said.

According to the Secretariat, all candidates who participated in the examinations were assessed strictly on merit, competence and performance.

It added that successful candidates from various commands and units across the country earned their results through hard work and adequate preparation.

The statement also disclosed that, following a special intervention and amnesty granted by President John Dramani Mahama, approximately 300 officers who scored 50 per cent were additionally considered to promote fairness, motivation and career progression within the Service.

The Police Administration further criticised sections of the media for publishing allegations without first seeking the response of the Service, warning that such reports could create unnecessary tension and damage the reputation of officers and the institution.

It reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to integrity, professionalism, accountability and transparency in all internal processes, including promotions and career advancement.