President John Dramani Mahama has urged the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno to lead the Ghana Police Service with integrity, discipline, and innovation, while ensuring the force remains fair, just, and trustworthy in the eyes of the public.

President John Mahama swore in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police at the Jubilee house on Friday, March 14, with senior government officials and top security personnel in attendance.

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Mr Mahama reminded the new IGP of the immense responsibility he carries in protecting the citizens of Ghana and maintaining law and order across the country.

He stressed that the public expects not only a professional and disciplined police service but one that acts impartially and is free from undue influence and discrimination.

“Our people look to you for protection,” Mr Mahama said.

He also added “They want to see a police service that is not only professional and disciplined, but also one that is fair and just. They want to be reassured that when they report crimes, they will receive a swift and impartial response. They want to trust that the police service will act in their best interests, free from undue influence and without discrimination.”

He emphasised that to achieve these goals, IGP Yohuno’s leadership must be rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, and innovation.

“To achieve this, IGP, your leadership must be rooted in integrity, discipline, and innovation,” Mr Mahama urged.

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