ACP Joseph Antwi-Ababio retires from police service after 37 years

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joseph Antwi-Ababio has concluded a distinguished 37-year career with the Ghana Police Service (GPS). His retirement marks the end of a long tenure that saw him serve in numerous capacities, culminating in his role as the Director of the Marine, Ports and Railway Department.

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ACP Antwi-Ababio as a distinguished police officer whose contributions had significantly enriched the service.

ACP Antwi-Ababio joined the GPS as a Constable on September 15, 1989. His journey through the service included postings at the Saltpond Police Station and the Police Hospital in Accra. He was commissioned into the Senior Officers’ Corps in January 2004, after which he held significant positions such as Second-in-Command of the Ashanti Region's Motor Traffic and Transport Division (MTTD) and operations officer for the Central Regional MTTD.

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ACP Antwi-Ababio’s career as characterised by service, sacrifice, selflessness, dedication, discipline, compassion and respect for humanity.

His leadership extended to commanding the Marine, Ports and Railways Department in Tema starting in January 2014, and later, on August 21, 2021, he was appointed Director of the same department in Takoradi. Throughout his career, colleagues and superiors lauded his commitment to service, sacrifice, selflessness, dedication, discipline, and compassion.

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Those values guided his service to Ghana, the United Nations and the African Union, including peacekeeping missions in East Timor and Sudan.

Chief Superintendent Komla Kotoku Foster highlighted ACP Antwi-Ababio's significant contributions to the service, particularly in enriching maritime security. ACP Peter Boateng noted that Antwi-Ababio's values guided his service not only to Ghana but also to the United Nations and the African Union, including peacekeeping missions in East Timor and Sudan. His legacy includes mentoring junior officers, upholding high professional standards, and contributing to Ghana's National Integrated Maritime Strategy, including the commissioning of patrol boats to enhance maritime security. ACP Antwi-Ababio himself described his career as demanding, resilient, sacrificial, and fulfilling, emphasizing the values of discipline, courage, teamwork, and commitment under pressure. Beyond his policing duties, he holds an MBA from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a law degree, having been called to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor in Ghana.

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ACP Antwi-Ababio’s legacy cut across every command he served, particularly through mentorship and the high professional standards he instilled in officers.