Ghana Police Service denies paper leakage and bribery allegations in promotion examination

Ghana Police Service has strongly rejected allegations of examination paper leakage and bribery linked to a recent Police Promotion Examination, describing the claims as false, baseless, and lacking any credibility.

In an official press release issued on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Police Service said it had taken notice of a publication by The Herald alleging irregularities in the conduct of the examination.

The statement, signed by Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Director-General of Public Affairs, firmly denied the accusations and defended the integrity of the examination process.

“The Service wishes to categorically state that these allegations are baseless and without merit,” the statement said.

According to the Police Service, the promotion examination was conducted by University of Cape Coast, an institution widely recognised for its credibility, professionalism, and strong track record in administering examinations and academic assessments.

The Service emphasized that the involvement of the University of Cape Coast ensured fairness, transparency, and integrity throughout the examination process.

Police authorities further stated that they take serious exception to the allegations published by The Herald and urged members of the public to disregard the claims entirely.

Although the statement did not provide details regarding the specific accusations contained in the publication, the Police Service maintained that there was no evidence to support claims of leaked examination papers or bribery during the promotion exercise.

The release also did not indicate whether the Police Service intends to pursue legal action or demand a retraction from the newspaper over the allegations.

The issue has generated public discussion due to the importance of promotion examinations within the Ghana Police Service, where advancement opportunities are closely tied to professional assessments and performance evaluations.

Observers say maintaining credibility and transparency in such examinations remains critical to preserving confidence within the security services and among the general public.