Leadership in policing is not just about uniforms and mandates, it is about restoring confidence, modernising institutions, and earning public trust, one decision at a time.
Since taking office in March 2025, Inspector-General of Police Christian, Tetteh Yohuno has demonstrated a calm but determined style of leadership that aligns closely with Ghana’s urgent need for institutional reform and security transformation.
His record, though still developing, already shows why a contract extension is not only justified, but necessary.
Yohuno stepped into office at a time when the Ghana Police Service faced calls for deep reforms.
From day one, he committed to a “resetting agenda” anchored on discipline, respect for hierarchy, and modernization of policing practices.
He has consistently echoed the national call for a more modern, intelligence-driven police force, the same priority President Mahama stressed during his swearing-in.
Public trust in policing has been fragile, and Yohuno has placed integrity at the heart of his leadership. His pledge to deliver transparency and fairness is not mere rhetoric; it signals a cultural shift needed to restore confidence in law enforcement.
Before becoming IGP, Yohuno built his reputation as a highly capable intelligence officer. His work at the Police Intelligence Directorate including expanding informant reward systems and strengthening intelligence coordination, gives him the kind of operational grounding Ghana needs in the face of cybercrime, fraud, illicit mining networks (galamsey), and organised criminal syndicates.
Community policing is one of the most effective tools for reducing crime sustainably.
COP Yohuno has repeatedly emphasized that policing is a “shared responsibility” between citizens and security agencies, encouraging a more collaborative model where police officers work hand-in-hand with communities.
An extension of his tenure a strong signal of confidence in his reform direction and leadership style by President Mahama.
Extensions are not automatically granted; they are earned through performance and trust.
Yohuno’s engagements with groups like the Ghana Chamber of Mines show his understanding that effective policing requires collaboration beyond the service itself.
Security in mining communities is a national concern, and his willingness to forge stronger partnerships is a sign of pragmatic, forward-thinking leadership.
COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s tenure as IGP may still be young, but the foundations he is laying are essential for a 21st-century police force, one that blends professionalism with community trust and intelligence-driven operations with institutional reform.
He represents continuity in the right direction: disciplined leadership, reform-focused management, and a commitment to transparency.
Ghana’s security challenges demand not constant turnover, but stability paired with visionary reform.
A contract extension is not only deserved, it is a strategic investment in building a more modern and trusted Ghana Police Service.
