President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the appointment was made after advice to the president by the Police Council.
“The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. This appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held today, Wednesday, 17th July 2024, during which COP Yohuno's exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were acknowledged.
“COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is a distinguished law enforcement officer, with a career spanning over three decades, and has held various key positions within the Ghana Police Service,” parts of the statement read.
The statement concluded, “President Akufo-Addo extends his heartfelt congratulations to COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno on his well-deserved appointment, and wishes him the very best in the discharge of his duties.”
Until his appointment, COP Tetteh Yohuno was the Director-General of the Ghana Police Service in charge of Administration.
Read the statement below:
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