Inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno
Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has expressed his deep gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing him as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
He also extended his appreciation to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and the Council of State for considering him worthy of such a prestigious position within the police service.
During his thanksgiving service, held at Joy House Chapel in Lashibi on Sunday, March 16, 2025, IGP Yohuno acknowledged the dedication of personnel within the Ghana Police Service and prayed for God’s blessings upon their lives as they continue to serve.
“I thank His Excellency, President John Mahama, and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. I also thank the Council of State for bestowing this honor upon me. I appreciate the people of Ghana and the entire Ghana Police Service personnel. I say, God bless you all,” he said in a viral video shared on X.
President Mahama appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as IGP on March 13, 2025, replacing Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
A statement issued by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed that the appointment was made in accordance with the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State.
“President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police. He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
“COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service,” the statement read.
The newly appointed IGP has since been sworn into office and has officially assumed his duties.
Watch IGP Yohuno’s remarks in the video below:
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, during a thanksgiving service today at the Joy House Chapel in Lashibi, extended his heartfelt gratitude to President John Mahama, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, the Council of State, the Ghana Police… pic.twitter.com/smL7W8izBI
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 16, 2025
Meanwhile, watch the moment COP Tetteh Yohuno was sworn in as new IGP
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