Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno
The Ghana Police Service has debunked claims that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno is dead.
According to a statement issued on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, the Police Service said the IGP “is alive and well and going about his duties as expected.”
“The attention of the Ghana Police Service has been drawn to some speculation that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno is deceased. We wish to categorically state that these reports are false,” part of the statement read.
While describing the rumours as reckless and insensitive, the statement urged police officers, family members, loved ones, and the general public to disregard these reports.
It further warned that publication of false news is a criminal offence and anyone caught in the act would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“We would like to caution persons behind these malicious, insensitive, and reckless claims to note that disinformation constitutes an offense and perpetrators will be brought to justice when identified,” the statement added.
Just last week, President John Mahama accepted the recommendation of the Police Council to extend the tenure of Mr. Yohuno as IGP 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.
BY Gibril Abdul Razak