The Ghana Police Service has commemorated the 2025 Police Memorial Day with a solemn ceremony to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The event, held at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, was attended by President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.
This year’s commemoration was marked with a Flag Raising and Wreath-Laying Ceremony under the theme:
“Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: Gone But Not Forgotten.”
The ceremony featured the lighting of the perpetual flame, prayers for the fallen officers and their families, and tributes recognising the sacrifices made by personnel who paid the ultimate price to protect lives and maintain national security.
First Use of the New Cenotaph
On 28th November 2026, the newly constructed cenotaph was used for the first time to honour officers who died in 2025 and 2026. The memorial structure now serves as a permanent symbol of respect for police who die while performing lawful duties.
How Officers Are Selected for Recognition
Only police personnel who die in the lawful execution of their duties qualify for commemoration during Police Memorial Day.
A selection panel chaired by the Director-General of Welfare vets the cases, which are then forwarded to the Police Management Board for approval. The criteria and disqualification guidelines are outlined in S.I. No. 63.
In addition to the wreath-laying ceremony, the names of selected officers are inscribed on the Wall of Honour or recorded in the Roll of Honour, depending on the nature of the sacrifice.
The ceremony was observed simultaneously across all police regions in Ghana.
A Permanent Day of Remembrance
Since 2020, the Police Administration has fixed 2nd November each year as the official Police Memorial Day, aligning it with All Souls’ Day on the liturgical calendar.
List of the 20 Fallen Heroes of 2025
The 2025 commemoration honoured 20 officers who died in the line of duty:
- DSP Rosemond Asante Yeboah – Road traffic accident (Mile 7)
- Insp. Alfred Naamwinkuu Kuuzaa – Shot (Onwe Station)
- G/Cpl. Jonas Nornaa – Road traffic accident (Upper West Region)
- G/Const. Kwofie Isaac – Shot (Upper East Region)
- G/L/Cpl. Kelvin Rashad Allandu – Road accident (Ashanti Region)
- ASP Rasaki Yaya – Shot (Kpeshie MTTD)
- G/Cpl. Francis Abazeri – Road accident (Bono East Region)
- G/L/Cpl. Stephen Kojo Kankam – Bullion van accident (Ashanti Region)
- G/L/Cpl. Nicholas Aqualas Asangalisah – Bullion van accident (Ashanti Region)
- G/L/Cpl. Kwadzokpo Bismark Kwasi – Drowned (Western Region)
- G/Const. James Kofi Atie – Road accident (Bono East Region)
- G/Const. Taylor Jessey Nii – Road accident (Ashanti Region)
- G/Const. Rockson George – Shot (Upper East Region)
- G/Cpl. Ebenezer Annan – Road accident (Bono East Region)
- G/Sgt. Albert Appiah – Fell unconscious (National Police Headquarters)
- G/Const. Aboagye Gideon – Road accident (Central North Region)
- G/Const. John Kwabena Dogbey – Drowned (Western North Region)
- G/Const. Tigwe Bazen John – Road accident (Upper East Region)
- G/Const. Thomas Boadu – Road accident (Nangodi Police Station)
- G/L/Cpl. Emmanuel Kwoa Amoah – Pronounced dead at Koforidua Government Hospital (Regional Visibility, Bolgatanga – UER)
Of the 20 officers, six (6) will have their names engraved on the Wall of Honour, while the remaining fourteen (14) will be recorded in the Memorial Book of Honour.
A Legacy of Sacrifice
Police Memorial Day was first observed on 24th November 2014, held on a bare floor without any permanent monument. Today, the commemorative activities — including the new cenotaph — symbolize Ghana’s ongoing commitment to honouring officers who risk their lives daily.
The 2025 ceremony once again highlighted the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of Ghana’s police officers, reaffirming the nation’s gratitude and commitment to supporting them in their duty to protect life and property.
By Berimah Kwaku Saakwa
