The Police Council has recommended a two-year contract extension for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, ahead of his mandatory retirement in December 2025.
The proposed extension is aimed at ensuring continuity in the Ghana Police Service as it advances key reforms and strengthens national security operations.
President John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State, appointed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yuhonu, on March 13, 2025.
He was officially sworn into office on March 14, 2025. Mr. Yuhonu replaced Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
Before his appointment as IGP, he served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, a position he was appointed to by former President Nana Akufo-Addo in July 2024.
Mr. Yuhonu is a veteran law enforcement officer with over 40 years of experience within the Ghana Police Service, having held various key positions, including Director-General of Operations, Director-General of the Police Intelligence Directorate, and Regional Commander for Greater Accra.