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IGP to Pay Courtesy Call on Bawku Naaba During Official Visit
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IGP to Pay Courtesy Call on Bawku Naaba During Official Visit

As part of efforts to foster peace and strengthen collaboration in the wake of recent unrest, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, will pay a courtesy call on the overlord of Bawku, Zugraan Bawku Naaba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II. The visit, part of an official trip to Bawku by the IGP and a delegation from the National Police Headquarters, aims to deepen cooperation with traditional authorities. The team includes members of the Police Management Board and other technical experts. During the engagement, the IGP will consult with the Bawku Naaba to seek his counsel and support in resolving tensions that led to violence between some youth groups and the police on April 9, 2025. The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with tra...
IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life
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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered delegation to Bawku following a violent clash between some youth and the police that left one person dead and several others injured. The delegation, which includes officers from operations, investigations, and intelligence units, is in the Upper East town to gain first-hand insight into the security situation and to assess the needs on the ground. The violence, which erupted on April 9, 2025, resulted in the tragic death of Fuseini Iddrisu. Five others, including a police officer and an immigration officer, sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment. In the aftermath of the clash, two police vehicles and a rented police accommodation at Binduri were damaged. Addi...
IGP Meets Former Police Chiefs to Strengthen Ghana Police Service
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IGP Meets Former Police Chiefs to Strengthen Ghana Police Service

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today met with former Inspectors-General of Police at the National Police Headquarters in Accra to seek their counsel and share experiences aimed at enhancing the administrative and operational effectiveness of the Ghana Police Service. The meeting, which sought to strengthen collaboration between the current and past leadership of the Police Service, was attended by several former IGPs, including Mr. C.K. Dewornu, Mr. Ernest Owusu-Poku, Nana Owusu-Nsiah, Mr. Patrick Acheampong, Mrs. Elizabeth Mills-Robertson, Dr. John Kudalor, Mr. David Asante-Apeatu, and Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh. Discussions focused on key issues such as personnel welfare, crime-fighting efforts across the country, stakeholder engagements, ongoing r...
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Sworn in as Ghana’s New Inspector-General of Police
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COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno Sworn in as Ghana’s New Inspector-General of Police

President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) following the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from office on March 13, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jubilee House, where President Mahama expressed confidence in COP Yohuno’s ability to lead the Ghana Police Service into a new era of transformation and modernization. COP Yohuno’s appointment was made in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, with consultations from the Council of State. With over four decades of experience in law enforcement, he is expected to oversee reforms aimed at enhancing public safety, professionalism, and accountability within the police force. Prior to his appointment, COP Yohuno served...
Christian Tetteh Yohuno Appointed as Ghana’s New Inspector-General of Police
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Christian Tetteh Yohuno Appointed as Ghana’s New Inspector-General of Police

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution. The decision was made in consultation with the Council of State. COP Yohuno replaces Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the head of the Ghana Police Service. With forty years of experience in law enforcement, he is expected to spearhead the modernization and transformation of the police force. A seasoned police officer, Yohuno has held several leadership positions throughout his career, demonstrating expertise in security operations, crime combat, and police administration. His appointment signals a continued effort to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement efficiency in Ghan...
President directs IGP to investigate deaths of Ghanaians during 2020/2024 elections
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President directs IGP to investigate deaths of Ghanaians during 2020/2024 elections

President John Dramani Mahama has requested the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to initiate immediate investigations into the tragic deaths of Ghanaian citizens during the 2020/2024 general election. Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, in a letter addressed to the IGP, said those incidents, which occurred in various parts of the country, had left a lasting scar on the nation's democratic process. It was, thus, imperative that justice was served for the victims and their families, it said. To ensure the investigations were comprehensive and transparent, government proposed the stablishment of a Dedicated Investigative Taskforce within the CID to focus solely on those cases, ensuring undivided attention and efficient handling of the matter....