Some netizens have descended on the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, over his defence of President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to extend the tenure of Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Speaking to EIB Network’s Presidential Affairs Correspondent, Abdul-Hanan Adam, Kwakye Ofosu said the decision to extend the IGP’s tenure was based on strong security considerations.
He explained that although government generally discourages contract renewals, the Yohuno case required special treatment.
“As a general rule, the government believes that it helps if we do not have a general flat policy of these renewals, but I’m sure that to every rule there is an exception, and especially because this is a security sector-related appointment… surely a case can be made for allowing sufficient time for his policies to percolate, for his initiatives to come to fruition.”
Kwakye Ofosu has been criticised for justifying the Mahama administration’s move to grant a two-year contract extension to the IGP, despite an earlier policy position that public officers due for retirement would not have their contracts renewed. By the presidency.
Many users, especially on X, argue that the decision contradicts the government’s own directive.
Reacting to Kwakye Ofosu’s explanation, one user wrote, “Kɔtɔ deɛ ne bo dwɛ,” implying that the government finds the decision acceptable only because it favours its own.
Another user commented, “It makes totally no sense. A law or rule should never have an exception.”
A third added, “When we told you the alternative is scary, this is what we meant.”
Others expressed even stronger sentiments, “That’s simply nonsensical.”
“Hypocrites… God will punish you thieves and hypocrites. ‘All animals are equal, but some are more equal.’ Wicked people!”
Another user wrote, “JM is indecisive. We know it. He can’t make decisions for himself.”
Concerns were also raised about governance standards, “Ghana isn’t safe under this government because they will skew the laws to favour themselves. Per the law, this man is supposed to retire, so why the proposal for an extension?”
One user accused the spokesperson of disrespecting the public, “That’s a factual insult! You basically insulted the people.”
Another lamented the lack of consistency in leadership, “Ghana and its leaders! Sometimes you just wonder how they think. So, the President extends the IGP’s retirement, and the best explanation the government spokesperson can give is ‘every rule has an exception’? No consistency, no accountability.”
Koto de3 ne bo dw33
— Br3tuo_II (@br3tuo_II) December 1, 2025
When we told you the alternative is scary 😨 This is what we meant
— Leonel Hazard Awidi (@LeonelHazard10) December 2, 2025
JM is indecisive.. We know it.. He can't make decisions for himself..
— Kwadwo Daakyehene KD. (@KojoDaakyehene) December 1, 2025
That’s simply Nonsensical.
— Abubakari Issah (@Bossgod_AI) December 2, 2025
Ghana isn’t safe under this government cos they will skew the laws to favor them. Per the law, this man is supposed to retire so why the proposal for an extension?
— TheThreeWiseMan (@fifty_pesewas) December 2, 2025
But we told Ghanaians that the chameleon will always flatter to deceive! The youth are blinded but wait it’s only a matter of time by 2027, they will see the true colours of the NDC who came to reset but rather kill and destroy finally from frying pan to fire !
— Allen Evans (@AllenEvans7875) December 2, 2025
Ghana and its leaders! Sometimes you just wonder how they think. So the President extends the IGP’s retirement & the best explanation the government spokesperson can give is “every rule has an exception”? No consistency, no accountability.
— Bra_phile🇬🇭🇬🇧 (@BraPhile) December 2, 2025
The only consistent trait of the ndc is thier inconsistency.
— DataLord (@datalord2050) December 2, 2025
Salomey thinks we're fools ooo herh
— DANQUAH-BUSIA-DOMBO TRADITION 🟡⚫️🟢 (@sonofjacob98) December 1, 2025
Did anyone force Mahama to issue that directive? If a government can't stay on the principled position, how would we trust the government?
Hypocrites .. God will punish you thieves and hypocrites ..
— ExMasturbator Saved By JESUS🙏🏽 (@GhanaSocialUni) December 1, 2025
“All animals are equal but some are more equal “
Wicked people !
That’s a factual insult!! You basically insulted the ppl
— ISSEY MIYAKE (@2secconds) December 1, 2025
I think it’s true
— Raymond Jean (@DrRay___) December 2, 2025
“Give power to a black man and you will see who he truly is”
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