President John Dramani Mahama has officially appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
His appointment is in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State.
COP Yohunu takes over from COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, who has served as the country’s top police officer.
In a statement signed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications today, Felix Kwakye Ofosu said his appointment is expected to usher in a new phase of modernization and transformation within the Ghana Police Service.
"President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the Inspector-General of Police. He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. COP Yohunu 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 emphasised.
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