Mahama Swears In COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno As New IGP: "Lead With Vision"
- President John Mahama has sworn in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector General of Police
- Mahama charged Yohuno to root out corruption and unethical conduct from the police service
- The president also assured of his government's support as Yohuno begins his tenure as the IGP
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President John Mahama has sworn in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP).
In his address during the ceremony, Mahama urged the police service to continue to reform itself to meet the needs of society.
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"One critical area that requires immediate attention is the relationship between the police service and the communities it serves."
Mahama also stressed the need for Yohuno to root out corruption and unethical conduct from the police service.
The president's address also touched on the need to improve the welfare of police officers and urged the police service to support its new leader.
"To the brave men and women of the Ghana police service, I urge you to give your fullest cooperation to your new leader. Your dedication and sacrifices keep our country safe."
"Know that you have the full support of myself and my administration and the people of Ghana... We trust in your ability to build a police service that upholds respect and human dignity across the length and breadth of our country."
Yohuno's response to elevation to IGP
Yohuno in turn assured the president that he would serve with integrity in his new role.
"I approach this responsibility with the utmost seriousness, full recognising the weight of expectations following this role."
“I pledge to uphold the values, tradition and culture of the Ghana police service, consistent with your reset agenda.”
The ceremony took place on Friday, March 14, at the Jubilee House following the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from office on March 13.
Profile of COP Yohuno
Yohuno has held several leadership positions within the Ghana Police Service. His career has been marked by dedication to public safety, crime prevention, and professional excellence.
In July 2024, he was appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations by President Nana Akufo-Addo, following the recommendation of the Police Council.
Before that, he served as Accra Central Divisional Commander from 2007 to 2009, doubling as the Accra Regional Operations Commander.
He later became the Deputy Accra Regional Commander and was promoted to Regional Commander in 2013.
In December 2015, he was appointed Director-General of the Motor Transport and Traffic Department before being reassigned as Director-General of Administration in 2016.
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In 2011, he was awarded the Grand Medal for his efforts in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities.
He received a special promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in January 2012 and was later elevated to Commissioner of Police (COP) on January 1, 2016, by Mahama, during his first term.
He studied at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School before earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana and an Executive MBA in Project Management from the Institute of Professional Studies.
Shatta Wale upset with Dampare
YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale slammed Dampare and the Ghana Police Service over his past issues with them.
The dancehall musician said he would not tolerate a repeat of his past issues with police under the Mahama administration.
Shatta Wale also praised the president indicating that he would solve the economic issues in Ghana for the youth.
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