By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
Former Inspector General of Police, Paul Tawiah Quaye, has died following a period of illness, sources within senior police echelons have confirmed.
While official details surrounding his passing remain scant and formal confirmation from his family is still pending, tributes have already begun pouring in for the revered former police chief, whose tenure left an indelible imprint on the Ghana Police Service.
Mr. Quaye was appointed Inspector General of Police in 2009 by the late President John Evans Atta Mills. Throughout his stewardship, he distinguished himself with an uncompromising stance on discipline and a visionary drive to modernize the Service.
He spearheaded a series of transformative measures aimed at entrenching professionalism and restoring public confidence in law enforcement. Within the ranks, he was widely regarded as a “gentle giant, known for his calm manner but decisive leadership.”
After decades of meritorious service to law enforcement, Mr. Quaye retired in 2013, closing a chapter defined by reform, resilience, and quiet authority.