No ambiguity over IGP Yohuno’s age—the facts speak for themselves

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s attempt to question the age and experience of the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, lacks substance and due diligence. The facts are clear, and there is no controversy to debate.

IGP Yohuno was born on 27 December 1965 and passed out as a Police Recruit in 1986. A simple calculation confirms that he was 21 years old when he formally joined the Ghana Police Service. As of 2025, he has accumulated 39 years of policing experience—a record that stands beyond dispute.

Despite this, Afenyo-Markin has seized on an error in the official announcement of Yohuno’s appointment to cast doubt on his credentials. However, an overstatement in a press release does not alter the reality of Yohuno’s professional journey. His service record is publicly available and should have been verified before any public claims were made.

It is worth noting that Afenyo-Markin, in his role on the Appointments Committee, has previously advised nominees to correct errors in official documents before Parliament. It is therefore surprising that he is now using an administrative oversight as grounds for controversy rather than seeking a simple clarification.

The facts remain unchanged: Yohuno’s age and experience are well-documented, and there is no ambiguity. The focus should now shift to his leadership of the Ghana Police Service rather than misplaced speculation.