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 state that these reports are false categorically,” 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 publishing 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 the 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.
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is a luminary 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 over four decades of law enforcement experience, Yohuno has held several leadership positions within the Ghana Police Service. His career has been marked by dedication to public safety, crime prevention, and professional excellence..
In July 2024, he was appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, following the recommendation of the Police Council.
Before that, he served as the Accra Central Divisional Commander from 2007 to 2009, also serving as the Accra Regional Operations Commander. He later became the Deputy Accra Regional Commander and was promoted to Regional Commander in 201
In December 2015, he was appointed Director-General of the Motor Transport and Traffic Department before being reassigned as Director-General of Administration in 2016.
His contributions to Ghana’s security landscape have been widely recognised. In 2011, he was awarded the Grand Medal for his efforts in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities.
He was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in January 2012 and later elevated to Commissioner of Police (COP) on January 1, 2016, by President John Mahama.
COP Yohuno’s educational background reflects his commitment to professional development.
He studied at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School before earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana and an Executive MBA in Project Management from the Institute of Professional Studies (now UPSA).
As he assumes office, COP Yohuno faces the critical task of strengthening law enforcement, improving police professionalism, and restoring public confidence in the Ghana Police Service.
His leadership will be key in tackling crime, enforcing discipline within the force, and implementing reforms to enhance operational efficiency.
With his vast experience and strategic vision, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno
is expected to continue leading the Ghana Police Service into a new era of efficiency, accountability, and transformation.
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno was sworn in as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President John Dramani Mahama.
George Akuffo Dampare, the former IGP, was removed from office on Thursday,13 March 2025, and the swearing-in ceremony for IGP Yohuno was held at the Jubilee House on Friday, 14 March 2025.
The Ghana Police Service saw a major upheaval as a result of the decision, which was revealed on Thursday.
Although Dampare’s termination has not been officially explained, sources indicate it is part of a larger restructuring initiative aimed at changing the country’s law enforcement agency’s operational orientation and leadership.
