The Ghana Police Service says it is addressing professionalism gaps within the service by transitioning from manual enforcement to digital systems designed to improve transparency and reduce human interference.
Speaking on Joy Prime on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Chief Superintendent of the Ghana Police Service, Alexander Kwaku Obeng, admitted that some officers have engaged in unprofessional conduct but assured the public that steps are being taken to address these challenges.
He explained that the Police Service is gradually moving away from manual, face-to-face enforcement to a more digital system to reduce human interference and improve transparency.
According to him, “significant investments have been made in back-office infrastructure, including the acquisition of cameras, improved internet connectivity, and upgraded hardware.”
Chief Superintendent Obeng said these systems have been tested and are now operational, enabling officers to issue up to 1,200 electronic caution notices to drivers who overspeed or misuse vehicles, including cases involving improper ownership changes at the DVLA.
He noted that the new system will be complemented by intensified public sensitisation, stressing that enforcement alone cannot solve the road safety challenge.
He said the police will work closely with the National Road Safety Authority, the DVLA, and other stakeholders to regularly educate drivers and transport operators.
According to him, under a new law, transport unions and operators will be required to partner with the police to lead periodic training and sensitisation programmes for their members.
He added that “Ghana must move beyond old enforcement approaches and adopt modern, collaborative methods in line with global best practices.”
He emphasised that “education should not be seen as formal classroom instruction alone, but as the continuous inculcation of safe driving practices and responsible behaviour among all road users.”