BY Grace Zigah
Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has received recognition for her more than three decades of service in law enforcement after being named Outstanding Female Police Officer at the 2026 Ghana Women Awards.
The Technical Advisor to the Minister for the Interior was honoured in the Security Services category in recognition of her distinguished career, leadership, dedication to public service and contributions to society.
The award also acknowledges her commitment to transforming lives, mentoring young people and supporting initiatives aimed at empowering women, particularly those seeking opportunities within the security sector.
A citation accompanying the honour described COP Addo-Danquah as a distinguished law enforcement professional whose career in the Ghana Police Service spans more than 30 years. It noted that she joined the Service in 1990 and rose through the ranks with dedication, competence and commitment to public service.
The citation further highlighted her role as a mentor and advocate for young people, especially women, as well as her position as National President of the Police Ladies Association (POLAS).
It described her professional journey as an inspiration to excellence across Ghana’s security and governance landscape.
A second major recognition
Reacting to the honour, COP Addo-Danquah expressed gratitude to God and thanked the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for nominating her for the award.
She said the recognition came as a surprise and expressed appreciation to her family, support staff, retired senior police officers and friends for their encouragement and support throughout her career.
She also recalled receiving a similar recognition in 2021, when she was nominated by the then Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, and named among distinguished female police officers globally by the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) in Indonesia.
According to her, the latest recognition has further motivated her to continue giving her best in service.
The citation issued during the 2021 international recognition commended her leadership abilities, team-building skills, organisational competence and contribution to the professional development of others.
It also highlighted her ability to inspire colleagues, build effective working relationships and promote teamwork in achieving institutional results.
The citation described her as an invaluable asset to the Ghana Police Service, pointing to her belief that leadership should be centred on serving and empowering others.
Professional qualifications and expertise
Beyond her policing career, COP Addo-Danquah has built a professional background in finance and forensic investigations.
She is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Forensic Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Cape Coast.
Her professional experience includes facilitating several training programmes locally and internationally, participating in major conferences on financial crime and contributing to professional development initiatives.
She has also been involved in curriculum design for forensic audit programmes, reflecting her engagement with specialised training and capacity-building in financial investigations.
