The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged Chief Inspectors sitting for this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE) to put in their best efforts, assuring that the process will be strictly merit-based.

Speaking in an interview with the media, Mr Yohuno dismissed rumours of favouritism in the upcoming examinations, stressing that only candidates who meet the required pass mark will be selected into the Police Academy.

“Nobody from anywhere is going to favour anybody ahead of anyone.

Just concentrate on your studies and your performance will speak for you,” he stated.

The IGP emphasised that the Police Administration, together with the Police Management Board (POMAB) and the Police Council Ghana, will not interfere in the selection process.

According to him, while all candidates are qualified, only a limited number can be admitted due to capacity constraints.

A total of 7,133 Chief Inspectors across the country have been cleared to participate in the competitive examination, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at three centres in Accra.

The examination forms part of efforts to train a new crop of senior officers within the Ghana Police Service.

Ahead of the exams, candidates are expected to undergo briefing and orientation exercises organised by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) at the National Police Training School grounds.

Police authorities have indicated that only the top 700 candidates, based on merit, will be selected to form Cadet Course 54 and Cadet Course 55.

The IGP encouraged candidates to adhere strictly to examination rules and remain focused, reiterating the Service’s commitment to fairness and transparency in the process.