The Ghana Police Service has denied 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.
According to the Police Administration, the examinations were conducted fairly, transparently and under strict supervision, with all successful candidates earning their results on merit.
The clarification followed media reports and claims circulating on some platforms alleging that officers paid huge sums of money, reportedly between GH¢70,000 and GH¢100,000, to secure promotion and admission into the academy.
But in a statement issued by the Inspector General of Police’s Secretariat, the administration insisted that no officer bought his or her way into the Police Academy and no examination papers were leaked before or during the exercise.
The statement described the allegations as falsehoods aimed at undermining confidence in one of the most transparent promotional exercises organised by the service in recent years.
The administration explained that the examinations were conducted in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), which has consistently served as the external body responsible for supervising the examinations over the years.
It mentioned that extensive security measures were put in place before, during and after the examinations to prevent any form of malpractice.
The Police Administration further challenged anyone with credible evidence of bribery, irregularities or misconduct linked to the examinations to formally submit such information for investigation.
It maintained that the service remained committed to accountability and would not shield any officer found culpable of wrongdoing.
The statement also revealed that the Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, had encouraged dissatisfied candidates to use the appropriate internal mechanisms within the service to seek clarification or review of their results instead of resorting to the media.
Touching on the outcome of the examinations, the administration said a significant number of officers passed based on merit.
It added that following a special intervention and amnesty granted by President John Dramani Mahama, nearly 300 officers who scored 50 per cent were also considered as part of efforts to boost morale, fairness and career progression within the service.
The Police Administration said the decision was taken in good faith and in the interest of maintaining motivation among officers across the country.
It also criticised sections of the media for publishing allegations without seeking the side of the Police Service, warning that such reportage risked damaging the reputation of hardworking officers and creating unnecessary public mistrust.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, integrity and transparency, the administration indicated that the current leadership of the service remained focused on ensuring that promotions and career advancement processes were conducted fairly and without discrimination.
BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG
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