President John Dramani Mahama has appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP).
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s appointment comes following the John Mahama sacking of the former IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
Yesterday Pro-NPP NPP radio station Asaase FM claimed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has been sacked from his position.
In a post shared by the Asaase radio official page, they boldly declared that the IGP has been sacked, and more details will be followed.
No official reason has been given for Dr Akuffo Dampare’s dismissal, sources suggest the move is part of a broader restructuring effort within the Ghana Police Service.
In a statement by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President, in accordance with the Constitution and the Council of State, made the appointment.
“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 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 said.
The new IGP Yohunu, who is said to be a seasoned officer with forty years of experience in law enforcement, assumes the role of IGP at a time when the police service is undergoing critical reforms.
