Speaking on Starr FM on March 26, 2026, COP Donkor did not rule out the possibility of becoming IGP, stating that if the appointing authority deems it fit for her to be appointed, she will accept the offer. COP Lydia Yaako Donkor becomes first Ghanaian woman elected to INTERPOL Africa CommitteeAccording to her, every officer at the rank of commissioner is capable of being appointed as IGP. COP Donkor also reflected on her time with the Girl Scouts, noting that such training is designed to prepare members for any eventuality, emphasising that she is ready to take on the IGP role if offered the position. Meanwhile, COP Donkor was promoted to the rank of COP in 2025 after she was appointed the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on March 19, 2025. COP Donkor, who is also a senior lawyer called to the Bar over 25 years ago, has an impressive blend of law practice and law enforcement.

Source: GhanaWeb March 27, 2026 13:58 UTC