Police Council recommends two-year re-engagement for IGP Christian Yuhonu

3News can confirm that the Police Council has formally recommended a two-year re-engagement for Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yuhonu.

According to 3News Sources, the recommendation, submitted ahead of the IGP’s statutory retirement in December 2025, is now before President John Dramani Mahama for consideration.

The President is expected to approve the Council’s recommendation. Mr. Tetteh Yuhonu is due for statutory retirement in December 2025.

President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State appointed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yuhonu on March 13, 2025.

He was officially sworn into office on March 14, 2025. Mr. Yuhonu replaced Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

Before his appointment as IGP, he served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, a position he was appointed to by former President Nana Akufo-Addo in July 2024.

Mr. Yuhonu is a veteran law enforcement officer with over 40 years of experience within the Ghana Police Service, having held various key positions, including Director-General of Operations, Director-General of the Police Intelligence Directorate, and Regional Commander for Greater Accra.

His appointment was part of a leadership transition in the Ghana Police Service and was met with both support and some controversy and public debate regarding the timing and the potential motivations behind the change.