Police Council Seeks Two-Year Contract Extension for IGP Yohuno
The Police Council has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama for a contract extension for the soon-to-retire Inspector-General of Police, Christian Yohuno.
The Council, in its request to the head of state, recommended a two-year contract, it has been reported.
It comes as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is set for his mandatory retirement in December 2025.
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.
Profile
Yohuno was replaced by former IGP George Akufo Dampare on March 13, 2025, in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, after consultation with the Council of State.
With over four decades of law enforcement experience, Yohuno has held several leadership positions within the Ghana Police Service. His career has been marked by dedication to public safety, crime prevention, and professional excellence.
In July 2024, he was appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, following the recommendation of the Police Council.
Prior to that, he served as Accra Central Divisional Commander from 2007 to 2009, doubling as the Accra Regional Operations Commander. He later became the Deputy Accra Regional Commander and was promoted to Regional Commander in 2013.
In December 2015, he was appointed Director-General of the Motor Transport and Traffic Department before being reassigned as Director-General of Administration in 2016.
In 2011, he was awarded the Grand Medal for his efforts in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities.
He received a special promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in January 2012 and was later elevated to Commissioner of Police (COP) on January 1, 2016, by President John Mahama.
He studied at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School before earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana and an Executive MBA in Project Management from the Institute of Professional Studies (now UPSA).
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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