President John Dramani Mahama don appoint am as new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Dem announce am for press release wey Felix Kwakye Ofosu, wey be the president’s spokesperson, write am on March 13, 2025. According to di statement, di president make di appointment based on Articles 91 and 202 of di 1992 Constitution plus advice from di Council of State.
COP Yohuno go dey take over from COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare wey don dey IGP since 2021. COP Yohuno, wey get plenty experience, bring 40 years of service as him don hold plenty leadership positions for Ghana Police Service, wey help with crime prevention, public safety, and law enforcement strategies. Him appointment show say di government dey serious to strengthen national security and make policing beta for di country. Dr. Dampare, wey dey comot IGP position, na di first wey comot from di rank of Commissioner of Police, na him be one of di youngest wey hold di office. Under him leadership, Ghana Police Service bring plenty reforms, like community policing and intelligence-driven operations, plus efforts wey go help dem gain public trust. Him tenure see improvement in technology for di police force, like digital case tracking systems and beta crime-fighting strategies. COP Yohuno go build on top dis reforms and find ways to tackle di new security wahala. Him appointment come for time wey public safety and crime prevention dey hold serious national concern.
