Former Inspector General of Police Paul Tawiah Quaye has passed on yesterday April 22 at 73 years.
According to Accra News sources Mr. Quaye has not been well for sometime now reason for his disappearance from the public eye.
Born 6 May 1953, Paul Tawiah Quaye was appointed as the Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service by President Atta Mills from on 16 May 2009 and exited on 5 February 2013. He took over from Ghana’s only female IGP Elizabeth Mills-Robertson who served in acting capacity. He was succeeded by Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan is IGP.
The family has confirmed the demise of the former IGP.
The Nii Korle Kulo Family of Asere Dzorshie and the Nii Ayikwei Sewuhu Family of Ahumka Atukpai announced the passing of late IGP which happened on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the 37 Military Hospital following a period of illness.
According to the family the late IGP’s leadership left an indelible mark on law enforcement and national security.
The retired IGP was widely regarded as a disciplinarian and a patriot, whose tenure saw significant efforts to modernise the police service and strengthen internal security architecture.
In the statement issued by the families, Mr Quaye is remembered for his unyielding honour, integrity, and dedication to the nation. “His lifelong commitment to service and humanity remains a cherished legacy,” the press release read.
The Head of the Nii Korle Kulo Family and the Nii Ayikwei Sewuhu Family, Mr James Nii Korle Osabu Quaye, signed the announcement on behalf of the families.
They indicated that arrangements for funeral rites and burial ceremonies are currently being finalised, with further details including the schedule of events to be communicated to the public in due course.
The families have respectfully requested prayers and support from the public while also asking for privacy as they navigate what they described as a difficult period of bereavement.
Mr Quaye’s death marks the passing of one of Ghana’s most prominent police chiefs of the Fourth Republic. His tenure as IGP coincided with a period of significant political transition and security sector reforms, and he remained a respected figure in national security circles long after his retirement.
