The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has admonished all Chief Inspectors taking part in this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE) to put in their maximum efforts to be able to meet the pass mark.
He stated that the promotion will be based solely on merit to be able to select only qualified candidates into the Police Academy this year.
The IGP was reacting to some rumours about favouritism in the upcoming examination during an interview with the Daily Graphic.
While debunking such assertions, he encouraged the candidates to study hard and observe all the rules and regulations regarding the examination.
“On behalf of the Police Management Board (POMAB) and the Police Council, I wish all the candidates well in this year’s examination.
“All candidates are to note that the administration does not have any hand in the selection process. It is only your performance that will speak for you. So put in all your best.
“Nobody from anywhere is going to favour anybody ahead of anyone. So don’t listen to all the rumours. Just concentrate on your studies and if you are able to meet the pass mark, you will be given the opportunity,” he said.
Mr Yohuno stated that he is aware of the high stakes due to the large number of candidates involved.
“You cannot blame anyone because all the candidates are qualified. However, we all know that we cannot take these huge numbers at once,” he added.
Number of candidates
This year, the Police Administration has given the green light to all 7,133 Chief Inspectors across the country to take part in the competitive examination which will nurture a new crop of senior police officers.
The examination will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at three centres in Accra.
Briefing and orientation
Briefing, orientation and other examination related formalities by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) was be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the National Police Training School ground.
All candidates have also been supplied with orientation guide to help guide them on the rules and regulations for the examination.
In an earlier circular, the Police Administration stated that “candidates are to note that out of the total number writing the examinations, the first 700 in order of merit will be selected to constitute Cadet Course 54 and Cadet Course 55 respectively.”
By Stanley Nii Blewu
