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Paul Tawiah Quaye

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Paul Tawiah Quaye (1952 or 1953 – 22 April 2026) was a Ghanaian police officer who was the Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service from 16 May 2009 to 5 February 2013.[1] The late President, John Evans Atta Mills appointed him as IGP in 2009.[2] He died on 22 April 2026, at the age of 73.[3]

Career

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Paul Tawiah Quaye climbed up through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service over several years. In 2009, he was appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP) by Evans Atta MIlls.[4]

In February 2013, under the administration of John Dramani Mahama, Quaye began a terminal leave ahead of his retirement.[5] He was succeeded in an acting capacity by Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan, who served as Deputy Inspector-General of Police at the time.[6]

Death

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Tawiah Quaye died on 22 April 2026.[7]

References

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  1. "IGP'S FROM 1924 -2013". ghanapolice.info. Retrieved 29 August 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. Lartey, Winifred (23 April 2026). "Ex-IGP Quaye, who led police reforms under Mills, dies". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  3. Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye is dead Ghana Web
  4. "Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead". 23 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  5. "IGP Tenders Resignation!". 25 September 2012.
  6. "IGP Paul Quaye On His Way Out". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  7. "Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 23 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.