Government Delivers 100 Pickup Trucks to Police Service

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 100 pickup trucks for the Ghana Police Service as part of his administration’s commitment to retool the country’s security apparatus.

In his address at the commissioning ceremony on Thursday in Accra, the President said the vehicles represent the first batch of several pickup trucks his government will provide to the police service. 

He said the delivery was a fulfillment of the pledge he made in December 2025 when his administration handed over 40 armored vehicles to the service.

“In December 2025, when we handed over 40 armored vehicles to the Ghana Police Service, I made a clear commitment to the nation that this government will continue to retool the service, not with words, but with action.

“Today, with the commissioning of these 100 pickup trucks we are delivering on that pledge. This government does what it says it will do, President Mahama said. 

The President said the vehicles are operational necessities that will improve patrols, reduce response time, extend policing to hard-to-reach areas, and strengthen police visibility nationwide. 

“In simple terms, they will get the police to get to where they are needed faster and safer,” he noted.

President Mahama emphasized that security is not built by speeches alone but through planning, investments, and sustained support. 

He said the commissioning forms part of a deliberate strategy to modernize Ghana’s security architecture.

Addressing the Inspector General of Police and the leadership of the service, the President said the vehicles are entrusted to them on behalf of the people of Ghana. 

“They are instruments of service and not symbols of power. They must be properly deployed, professionally used, carefully maintained, and fully accounted for,” he stated.

The President issued a stern warning that his administration will not tolerate misuse, waste, or indiscipline. “Every resource provided for national security must deliver real value to the Ghanaian people,” he said.

While strengthening capacity, Mahama stressed his government’s commitment to professionalism and accountability within the police service. He said a strong police service must be lawful and that authority must always be exercised with restraint. 

“Respect for human rights is non-negotiable. The uniform confers authority, but it also demands responsibility,” he noted.

The President acknowledged the sacrifices made by men and women of the Ghana Police Service, saying the vehicles are part of the government’s commitment to their safety as they protect citizens. 

However, he said support comes with expectation, adding that the public expects professionalism, fairness, and responsiveness from the service.

The President said the vehicles will support patrols, community policing, and coordinated operations against organized crime, highway robbery, illegal mining, and cross-border threats. 

He declared that no part of Ghana is beyond the reach of the state and that no community within the territory will be abandoned.

“Peace is the foundation of development, and without security, progress cannot be sustained,” the President said. 

“Leadership is measured not by promises made, but by the promises that are kept. Today we have kept faith with the Ghana Police Service and with the people of Ghana.”

Richard Aniagyei, ISD