An emotional send-off party was held for the former Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Andrews Boadu-Ekumah, at the Regional Police Headquarters in Ho last Friday, March 28, 2025.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police served in that capacity for two years, after previously working for a year as the Deputy Regional Commander.
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, commended DCOP Boadu-Ekumah for his dedication to duty, highlighting his neutrality in the discharge of his responsibilities.
“DCOP Boadu-Ekumah distinguished himself in bringing policing to great heights in the region as he performed his duties diligently in a spirit of patriotism,” he added.
The regional minister assured that the Regional Coordinating Council would continue collaborating with the police and other security agencies to ensure safety in the region at all times.
In his farewell address, DCOP Boadu-Ekumah expressed gratitude to the Police Administration, the chiefs and people of the Volta Region, and the clergy for their immense support during his tenure.
The former regional police commander also commended members of the Election Security Task Force for their vital role in maintaining peace and order during last year’s general elections.
He urged personnel of the Ghana Police Service to rededicate themselves to their duties with zeal and enthusiasm, working to uphold the image of the service.
DCOP Boadu-Ekumah also called on both police officers and residents of the region to extend the same support and cooperation to the new Regional Commander as he had enjoyed.
The newly appointed Regional Police Commander, ACP Wisdom Akorli, described DCOP Boadu-Ekumah as a source of inspiration and an icon of discipline, public safety, crime prevention, and community engagement, worthy of emulation.
Presiding over the event, the Dufia of Ho-Ahoe, Togbe Kasa III, reaffirmed the commitment of traditional authorities to working closely with the police in maintaining law and order in the region.
A citation presented to DCOP Boadu-Ekumah by the Ghana Police Service read in part: “Your innovative approaches and commitment to justice have not only shaped the future of law enforcement in the region but also set a high standard for those who will follow in your footsteps.
“In addition to your remarkable achievements in policing, you were also an advocate for the well-being of officers and the communities they served.
“Your efforts to foster trust, collaboration, and accountability between law enforcement and the public have left an indelible mark on the service and the region.”