Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority leader and Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) side of the house at the right time will dig deep into the age of the new IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
The minority leader noted that, Felix Kwakye Ofosu in his appointment wrote, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno had serve in the Ghana Police Service for 40 years.
Afenyo Markin asserted that 40 years as a police officer so at the right time they will check when he entered the service whether at age 20, 19 or 18.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament in the presence of the new IGP Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “The Minister in his answer, took the opportunity to introduce the new IGP. I want to congratulate him on his appointment”.
“Suffice it to say that in the statement from the Minister responsible for Government Communications, he told the country that the new IGP has spent forty years in the service. 40 years as a police officer, so at the right time we will calculate, whether he entered at age 20, 19 or 18, his age and all”, he stated.
Afenyo markin added, “That is just, by the way, I wish him. I am only doing the mathematics as to whether the IGP is going to retire very soon. But Mr Speaker, that’s beside the point”.
Paul Adom-Otchere, host of Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV has shockingly exposed an allegation of age forgery levelled against former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare.
According to Paul Adom Otchere a research group is accusing Dr George Akuffo Dampare of forging his age cutting off 7 years from it.
The document stated Dr George Akuffo Dampare, completed Abuakwa State College in the Eastern region in 1987 at the age of 24, aligning with a birth year of 1963 rather than 1970.
Adom Otchere added, “Apparently Dr Dampare is saying, that he was born in 1970 and this report is indicating that he was born in 1963, the allegation is for age forgery.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent measures to eliminate corruption within the Ghana Police Service, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the Jubilee House on Friday March 14, 2025, President Mahama highlighted the detrimental effects of corruption on justice and public trust.
“Mr. IGP, your role will also involve rooting out corruption within the service”.
He further stated that, “Corruption in law enforcement undermines justice and weakens public confidence in our security agencies.”
The President urged the new IGP to take decisive action against all forms of misconduct, including bribery and abuse of power, ensuring that officers uphold the highest standards of integrity in their duties.
“It is crucial that all forms of unethical behavior, from bribery to the abuse of power, are decisively dealt with,” he added.
President Mahama further stressed the importance of a transparent and accountable police service that prioritizes the interests of the public.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening law enforcement institutions and restoring public confidence in the police force.
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