The Ghana Police Service has announced that Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has been elected to serve a four-year term as a member of the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Committee.
COP Donkor, the only female member of the committee, becomes the first Ghanaian to serve on a regional committee of INTERPOL, the world’s largest police organisation. The Police Service described her election as both a recognition of her distinguished career and leadership and a milestone for women in policing across Africa.
“Her presence on the committee underscores the growing importance of gender inclusion in high-level security and law enforcement decision-making structures,” the Police Service said in a statement.
The Police Service also hailed her as a trailblazer, noting that her election is a testament to Ghana’s leadership in global policing and her personal commitment to justice, accountability, and security.
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The INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee, newly established, is expected to play a vital role in enhancing law enforcement cooperation across the continent. Its mandate includes identifying strategic priorities in the fight against crime, proposing recommendations to the African Regional Conference, and advising on criminality and police cooperation specific to Africa.
Other countries represented on the committee include Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa, who will also serve four-year terms. Botswana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Sudan have been nominated to serve two-year terms.
The Police Service said COP Donkor’s election is not only a personal achievement, but also an opportunity for Africa to benefit from her expertise and dedication over the next four years.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
