The Ghana Police Service has refuted widespread rumours alleging that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has died.
In a statement posted on X on Sunday, November 30, the Service said it had taken note of online speculation about the IGP’s supposed passing, stressing that the claims are entirely untrue.
The Police confirmed that Yohuno is alive, healthy, and performing his duties as usual. It urged the public, officers, and the IGP’s family to disregard the false reports.
The statement further condemned the individuals behind the rumour, calling the act malicious and irresponsible.
The Service also reminded the public that spreading false information is a criminal offense, adding that anyone found culpable will face legal consequences.
IGP MR. CHRISTIAN TETTEH YOHUNO IS ALIVE AND WELL AND DISCHARGING HIS MANDATE
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. pic.twitter.com/0c0Bsl9PeZ
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) November 30, 2025
On November 25, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama approved a two-year post-retirement contract extension for Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as the IGP, allowing him to remain in office beyond his statutory retirement in December 2025.
The decision, communicated in a letter and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, follows a formal recommendation from the Police Council.
According to the letter, the extension takes effect from December 28, 2025, enabling the IGP to continue leading the Ghana Police Service and performing all responsibilities associated with the office.
This extends IGP Yohuno’s tenure to December 28, 2027.
The Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, advised that Yohuno’s continued leadership is necessary to maintain operational stability, consolidate ongoing reforms, and strengthen the country’s internal security architecture at a crucial moment.
The Presidency noted that the Council’s position is based on its “firm conviction” that the IGP remains pivotal to the institutional progress being pursued within the Service.
Yohuno has been directed to formally accept the re-engagement within three days of receiving the communication.
The approval, however, contrasts sharply with President Mahama’s own directive issued on April 2, 2025, which suspended all post-retirement contract extensions across the public sector.
