President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), replacing COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. In accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, a statement released by the Presidency indicated the appointment was made with the consultation of the Council of State.
The press release, issued on behalf of the President by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Spokesperson of the President and Government Communications Minister, made reference to COP Yohuno's 40 years of rich experience in the Ghana Police Service. He is assigned with spearheading the process for the transformation and modernization of the service aimed at enhancing security and public safety in the country.
His predecessor, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, was appointed as IGP in 2021 and spearheaded some significant developments within the police service, including technological development and community policing strategies. Reasons for his removal, however, were not stated in the official announcement.
COP Yohuno is a seasoned police officer who has had a succession of leadership roles in the Ghana Police Service, noted for his commitment to upholding the law, preventing crime, and maintaining national security. His tenure as IGP will most probably bring new methods of combating crime, promote more police-public collaborations, and improve overall security operations.
The change of leadership is opportune as Ghana is grappling with security challenges, including electoral security, crime rates, and trust in the police. Security analysts and experts will be closely watching how the new IGP addresses these problems in the coming few months.
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