By Emmanuel Nduka
Ghana’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced that the Ghana Police Service will establish a Real-Time Crime Centre powered by artificial intelligence (AI) before the end of 2025.
Speaking at the 2025 Conferral and Graduation Ceremony of Accra Metropolitan University, where he was honoured with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D), Dr. Yohuno said the initiative is part of efforts to transform the police into “a smart and citizen-focused institution” capable of addressing contemporary challenges such as cybercrime, terrorism, and urban violence.
“The upcoming Real-Time Crime Centre will integrate CCTV feeds, emergency call data, and AI-powered predictive analytics to detect crime patterns, allocate resources efficiently, and prevent crimes before they occur,” he said on Saturday.
“A mobile app will enable citizens to report incidents, monitor case progress, and receive timely safety alerts. Human Rights Impact Assessments will be standard before large-scale operations to ensure policing strategies respect community rights and minimise unintended harm,” he added.
At the ceremony, Telecel Ghana CEO, Patricia Obo-Nai, also received an honorary doctorate for her contributions to digital innovation and inclusive development. Dedicating the honour to women in STEM and leadership, she said: “Innovation without inclusion is incomplete,” and added, “equip every girl with the confidence to question, to create new solutions, and to lead.”
In an address to graduates, the Director for Legal Education and Appeals Court Judge, Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, urged them to uphold values rooted in culture and faith.
“These principles rooted in sacred texts, proverbs, cultural traditions, customs and practices offer the best values to deal with today’s problems. We shouldn’t see the sea or the ocean or rivers as a pool of water. They are the habitats for deities who have been with the almighty God from generations, from the beginning of the world and if we recognise this, then we will not desecrate them with Galamsey, for example,” he said.
Prof. Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, Director-General of GTEC, cautioned against misuse of academic titles. “One cannot jump from constable to Commissioner,” he said, stressing that honorary titles like “Doctor” or “Professor” must not be confused with academic ranks earned through rigorous scholarship.
Prof. Goski Alabi, acting Vice Chancellor, reported the university’s progress, including eight new academic programmes, expanded international student enrollment, and the implementation of AI learning systems. She appealed for private universities to be included in the government’s free first-year tuition initiative.
