Mahama approves two-year contract extension for IGP Yohuno

President John Mahama has granted a two-year contract extension to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, allowing him to continue leading the Ghana Police Service beyond his statutory retirement age in December 2025.

The decision, communicated in an official letter signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, follows a recommendation by the Police Council.

According to the letter, the re-engagement takes effect from 28 December 2025, during which Mr Yohuno will remain in office as IGP and continue to discharge all duties associated with the role.

The presidency said the extension is necessary to ensure continuity, stability, and the consolidation of ongoing reforms within the Service.

“The President’s decision reflects the Council’s firm conviction that your continued leadership is essential to sustaining ongoing reforms, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring stability within the Ghana Police Service at this critical period,” the letter stated.

The Inspector-General has been asked to confirm his acceptance of the renewed appointment in writing within three days of receiving the communication.

Mr Yohuno, who was appointed IGP by President Mahama in consultation with the Council of State on March 13, 2025, and sworn in a day later, replaced Dr George Akuffo Dampare.

Before his appointment, he served as Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, a role he assumed in July 2024 under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

If accepted, the extension will keep him in charge through 2027, a period expected to be crucial for law enforcement stability and institutional restructuring.