President John Dramani Mahama has approved a two-year extension for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as he approaches his mandatory retirement in December 2025, following a recommendation by the Police Council.
The extension recommended is aimed at ensuring continuity within the Police Service, as several reforms and operational improvements are currently ongoing.
A letter of the extension dated Tuesday, November 25, 2025, said President John Dramani Mahama has accepted the recommendations of the Police Council with the conviction that he would continue with the ongoing police reforms and enhance operational effectiveness.
Yohuno, who assumed office earlier this year, has led initiatives focused on strengthening internal discipline, improving community policing, and enhancing crime-fighting strategies nationwide.
The extension is expected to support stability within the security sector, especially as Ghana prepares for key national events and ongoing security operations across the country.
Officials said Yohuno’s experience and leadership were major considerations in the decision.
Yohuno’s appointment was announced on Thursday, March 13, 2025, marking a leadership transition in the Ghana Police Service when he took over from Dr George Akuffo Dampare.
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 Accra Central Divisional Commander from 2007 to 2009, doubling as the Accra Regional Operations Commander. He later became the Deputy Accra Regional Commander and was promoted to Regional Commander in 2013.
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 received a special promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in January 2012 and was 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.
