IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno
President John Mahama, has accepted the recommendation of the Police Council to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, by two more years.
IGP Yohuno will attain his statutory retirement age in December 2025 hence the recommendation for a two-year contract extension.
President Mahama, in a letter dated November 25, 2025 and signed by his Secretary Dr. Callistus Mahama, conveyed the decision.
According to the letter, the IGP’s re-engagement takes effect from December 28, 2025, during which he will continue to serve as the head of the Police Service, discharging all duties and responsibilities attached to the office.
The Presidency noted that the extension reflects the Council’s “firm conviction” that Mr. Yohuno’s leadership remains essential to strengthening operational effectiveness, sustaining ongoing reforms, and ensuring stability within the Police Service during this critical period.
The IGP has been requested to formally accept the re-engagement within three days of receipt of the letter which was also addressed to the Vice President, the Chief of Staff, and the Minister for the Interior.
Profile
IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is a security and law enforcement expert whose extensive career in national and international policing has been defined by exemplary leadership, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication.
With more than four decades of experience, he has consistently delivered impactful solutions to contemporary crime challenges, earning respect in Ghana and internationally.
Rising to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIGP) in July 2024, IGP Yohuno has been instrumental in shaping the operational framework of the Ghana Police Service. As DIGP, he has fostered strong collaboration between police leadership and operational units nationwide, ensuring effective communication, strategic implementation, and enhanced public safety.
His role in overseeing high-level operations and shaping national security policy continues to solidify his legacy as a transformative leader within the police force.
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