Ghana Police Officers Hail New IGP Yohuno, Criticize Former Leader Dampare

Accra, Ghana - 14 March, 2025 - In a dramatic display of joy and relief, police officers in Ghana celebrated the swearing-in of Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Friday, March 14. 

The ceremony, presided over by President John Dramani Mahama, marked a significant shift in the Ghana Police Service, following accusations of tyranny and dictatorship against former IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

As IGP Yohuno assumed his new role, police officers expressed their enthusiasm and relief, hailing him as a beacon of hope for the force. The celebratory atmosphere was palpable, with some personnel showering the new IGP with cash in a symbolic gesture of approval.

IGP Yohuno's tenure is expected to focus on revitalizing the police force, enhancing transparency, and bolstering law enforcement capabilities to ensure public safety nationwide. With his extensive experience and reputation as a crime-fighting stalwart, IGP Yohuno is poised to usher in a new era of policing in Ghana.

The transition of power was also marked by scathing criticism of former IGP Dr. Dampare, with some personnel welcoming his departure as a liberation from his allegedly oppressive leadership.

As the Ghana Police Service embarks on this new chapter, all eyes are on IGP Yohuno to deliver on his promise of reform and progress.

Source: Lead News Online