IGP Yohuno Gets 2-year Contract Appointment with Retirement Imminent

President John Dramani Mahama has reportedly approved a recommendation for the contract appointment of Inspector-General of Police Christian Yohuno.

The recommendation was tabled by the Police Council ahead of the compulsory 60-year retirement of the IGP.

A letter of the extension dated November 25, 2025, said President John Dramani Mahama has accepted the recommendations of the Police Council with the conviction that he would continue with the ongoing police reforms and enhance operational effectiveness, Graphic reports.

Meanwhile, in April 2025, Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to President Dramani Mahama, issued a statement announcing a suspension of post-retirement contract appointments to retired public service staff.

“The grant of post-retirement contract appointment to retired public service staff has been suspended with immediate effect.”

Additionally, it noted that all requests for such appointments will no longer be considered.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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