The Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of CID, has been elected to serve as a member of the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Committee.
As the only female member on the committee, COP Lydia Donkor will serve a four-year term.
In a statement of celebration, the Ghana Police said her election represents her distinguished career and leadership within the Ghana Police Service and marks a milestone for women in policing across Africa.
“Her presence on the committee underscores the growing importance of gender inclusion in high-level security and law enforcement decision-making structures.
“Being the 1st Ghanaian to serve on a regional committee of the world’s largest police organization (INTERPOL) makes her a true trail blazer for women in policing.”
The Service described the feat as both a testament to Ghana’s leadership in global policing and a reflection of her personal commitment to justice, accountability, and security.
“COP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s election to the INTERPOL Africa Committee is not only a personal achievement but also an opportunity for Africa to benefit from her expertise, experience, and dedication over the next four years,” it added.
The newly formed INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee serves as a vital platform for enhancing law enforcement cooperation across the African region.
Its objectives include, but are not limited to, identifying strategic priorities in the fight against crime, proposing recommended courses of action to the African Regional Conference, and advising on issues of criminality and police cooperation specific to the African region.
Other members elected to the committee for a four-year term are Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa, while Botswana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Sudan were elected to serve two-year terms on the committee.
