Video Of COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Dancing In Elation Surfaces After Being Appointed IGP

• COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in a video shared on TikTok, danced in elation. The video surfaced after being officially appointed as Police Inspector General (IGP)
• The respected COP was dressed in traditional cloth and slippers as he jumped and did a funny dance in a clip that amused social media users
• He has replaced George Akuffo Dampare, who was appointed by the previous government, with the appointment met with mixed views

COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno has gone viral after a video of him dancing in excitement surfaced online. The video surfaced following his appointment as Ghana’s new Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

In the video, which was shared on TikTok, Yohuno was dressed in traditional cloth and slippers, jumping and moving joyfully. His dance moves has amused many social media users.

President John Dramani Mahama appointed COP Yohuno as IGP, replacing Dr George Akuffo Dampare, who has been removed from office. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting the change and others questioning the move.

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Christian Tetteh Yohuno's profile

Just like his predecessor, COP Yohuno brings a wealth of experience to the IGP role having previously served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations following his appointment by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in July 2024.

Over the years, he has held positions such as Director-General in charge of different portfolios including Administration, Special Duties, Motor Traffic and Transport, Police Intelligence Directorate, Special Operations, and General Operations.

He started his career as a recruit in 1985 and rose through the ranks to the top. His leadership in the service started in 2007 when he was promoted to become the Accra Central Divisional Commander until 2009. He also held the role of the Accra Regional Operations Commander.

The new Inspector General of Police later became the Deputy Accra Regional Commander and was promoted to Regional Commander in 2013.

He was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in 2012 and later became Commissioner of Police in 2016 during Mahama’s first administration.

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Academically, Yohuno is a trained accountant who holds an Intermediate Chartered Accountant certificate from the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), then known as IPS.

He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Administration (Human Resources Management) from the University of Ghana and an Executive MBA in Project Management.

Yohuno has experience in peacekeeping missions, having participated in two significant United Nations missions, in Bosnia and Herzegovina and East Timor.

In 2011, he was awarded the Grand Medal for his contributions to combating crime in Ghana. His swearing-in is scheduled for Friday, 14 March.

COP Yohonu's dance moves spark reactions

The video of Tetteh Yohuno triggered mixed reactions from social media users. While some were excited by his appointment, others were sceptical. YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

Yahaya Yaya said:

"Let’s wish him well and stop the hate. I wish he will do better than the former one."

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OgunLaugh Stone wrote:

"No appointed IGP can do better. They’re all political gimmicks n they do things to favor their master who appointed them."

affarijerry said:

"Please help Ghana police and please don't be like someone who gained people heart in social media than the police service."

Metz commented:

"Wei di3 Ghana got talent mu IGP.🤣"

user7961407665954 wrote:

"But what is he going to do differently?"

clickjeisenbond reacted:

"The only woman's husband in the police service, you deserves it .awoooo awo! awo t)."

Francis said:

"Make sure you would be there for civilians, dont go and empower your men to maltreat civilians!"

richardhayford3 commented:

"IGP with swag. papapaaaa. Please, don't disappoint Ghanaians oo."

Yahaya Yaya said:

"Let’s wish him well and stop the hate. I wish he will do better than the former one."

Dampare dances with his son

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Yohuno is not the only police man who has moves; the man he is replacing is also considered a good dancer.

YEN.com.gh reported that Dampare's son was spotted dancing with his dad at the funeral of one of his in-laws.

Many Ghanaians were pleased by the bond between father and son and praised the former police boss's moves.

Source: YEN.com.gh