Paul Tawiah Quaye
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
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
Tawiah Quaye died on 22 April 2026.[7]
References
- ↑ "IGP'S FROM 1924 -2013". ghanapolice.info. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Lartey, Winifred (23 April 2026). "Ex-IGP Quaye, who led police reforms under Mills, dies". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye is dead Ghana Web
- ↑ "Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead". 23 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "IGP Tenders Resignation!". 25 September 2012.
- ↑ "IGP Paul Quaye On His Way Out". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 23 April 2026. Retrieved 23 April 2026.