President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a series of planned investments in the Ghana Police Service, including GH¢300 million for police accommodation, additional armoured vehicles and GH¢200 million towards completing the expansion of the Ghana Police Hospital.
The announcements were made during the commissioning of the 85-bed Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra, a facility expected to improve healthcare delivery for police personnel, their families and members of the general public.
The President said he had asked the Minister of Finance to make provision for GH¢300 million in the 2027 national budget for the construction of 250 apartments to help address congestion in police barracks.
He also announced that a second batch of 40 armoured vehicles was expected to be delivered to the Police Service in the coming weeks, following the delivery of 50 armoured vehicles in December last year.
According to the President, additional body armour was also being prepared to enhance the protection of officers in the line of duty.
The planned investments form part of efforts to improve the working and living conditions of police personnel while strengthening the operational capacity of the Service.
GH¢200m for Police Hospital Expansion
President Mahama further disclosed that the government was seeking approximately GH¢200 million in the 2027 budget to complete the ongoing expansion of the Ghana Police Hospital.
He explained that the government had terminated the contract with the previous contractor following prolonged disagreements and cost overruns, with plans underway to complete the project.
The expansion is expected to provide an additional 106 beds, bringing the hospital’s total capacity to more than 300 when completed.
The project will include a 12-bed intensive care unit, an accident and emergency centre, consulting rooms, operating theatres and diagnostic equipment.
The government is targeting the end of 2027 for the completion of the expansion.
President Mahama also announced the donation of two ambulances to support emergency transportation and referrals at the hospital.
He, however, emphasised the need to equip the ambulances with appropriate life-support systems and ensure regular maintenance to guarantee their effectiveness.
The President urged hospital management to uphold high standards of hygiene, patient safety and clinical care. He also called for police officers to have access to mental health support without fear of stigma.
Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex Expands Healthcare Capacity
The commissioning of the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex marks a significant addition to the infrastructure of the Ghana Police Hospital.
Speaking at the ceremony, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno said the new 85-bed complex had increased the hospital’s total bed capacity to just over 200.
He said the facility includes separate male and female paediatric wards, a development he described as the first of its kind in the hospital’s 50-year history.
The complex also comprises surgical and executive wards, diagnostic and patient-monitoring equipment, an in-house laboratory, a pharmacy, administrative offices, an elevator, parking space for approximately 50 vehicles and a welfare shop.
According to the IGP, the facility would enable the hospital to provide more specialised medical services on-site, reducing the need to transfer patients to other health facilities and easing the associated costs and inconvenience.
Although originally established to serve police officers and their dependants, the Ghana Police Hospital has expanded its services to the general public, particularly in emergencies.
The hospital receives referrals involving accident victims, officers injured in the line of duty, unidentified patients, and victims of violent crime and sexual abuse.
Mr Yohuno also highlighted other improvements at the hospital, including renovations to the emergency area, refurbishment of the mortuary, the establishment of a facility for unidentified emergency victims and the introduction of electronic medical records.
He further disclosed that a 100-bed Police Hospital in Tamale had been completed and equipped, with preparations underway for it to begin operations. Similar efforts are being made at the Kumasi Police Hospital.
The IGP assured the public that the police administration was committed to maintaining the newly commissioned complex, stressing that its success would ultimately be measured by the quality of care provided to patients.
Interior Minister Highlights Police Welfare
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, described the commissioning as an important investment in healthcare and the welfare of police personnel.
He said the facility would serve police officers, their families and members of the public, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen public institutions and improve access to quality healthcare.
Mr Muntaka acknowledged that the hospital project had taken more than two decades to complete, describing its completion as a lasting contribution to the Ghana Police Service and the country.
He expressed appreciation for the support extended to the Service, noting that investments in healthcare, working conditions and personnel welfare recognised the sacrifices officers make in protecting the nation.
The Minister said the facility represented a commitment to building stronger public institutions and improving healthcare delivery for the benefit of security personnel and the wider population.
Former Police Chiefs Attend Commissioning
The ceremony brought together key figures from Ghana’s political and security establishments, including President Mahama, Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, former Inspectors-General of Police and former Commissioners of Police.
The Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, was also among those present, alongside other government officials and senior police officers.
The commissioning of the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex, together with the President’s announcements on accommodation, armoured vehicles and the hospital’s planned expansion, placed police welfare and institutional development at the centre of the event.
The proposed 2027 budget allocations, if approved, would provide further funding for police accommodation and the completion of the hospital expansion, complementing the healthcare infrastructure commissioned at the ceremony.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
