The Inspector General of Police, David Asante Apeatu, will serve two more years after he attains the mandatory retirement age of 60 next week.

But the president, Nana Akufo-Addo has decided to give him a two-year contract to enable him to continue with his work.

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Mr Apeatu was first appointed to the position in an acting capacity because of the absence of a Council of State in January 2017 when President Akufo-Addo assumed power.

But he was later confirmed substantive IGP following advice from the newly constituted Council of State.