Mahama gives IGP two-year extension

President Mahama has approved a recommendation of the Police Council for a two-year re-engagement for Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yuhonu.

In a letter dated November 25, 2025 and signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, the President said the contract extension for the IGP takes effect from December 28, 2025.

The IGP is due for statutory retirement age in December 2025. This new two-year re-engagement means that the IGP will now go on retirement in December 2027.

The letter explained that the President’s decision reflects the Council’s firm conviction that the IGP’s continued leadership is essential to sustaining ongoing reforms, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring stability within the Ghana Police Service.

“I write to inform you that, following the recommendation of the Police Council and in accordance with the relevant provisions governing the administration of the Ghana Police Service, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic, has approved your re-engagement for an additional two (2) years

“Your re-engagement takes effect from 28th December, 2025. During this period, you shall continue to serve as the Inspector-General of Police and discharge the duties and responsibilities attached to the office.

“You are kindly requested to indicate your acceptance of this re-engagement in writing within three days upon receipt of this letter. Please accept, Mr. Inspector-General, the assurances of the highest consideration of His Excellency the President,” the letter stated.

The two-year re-engagement follows a recommendation by the Police Council.

President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State appointed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yuhonu on March 13, 2025.

He was officially sworn into office on March 14, 2025. Mr. Yuhonu replaced Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.

Before his appointment as IGP, he served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, a position he was appointed to by former President Nana Akufo-Addo in July 2024.

Mr. Yuhonu is a veteran law enforcement officer with over 40 years of experience within the Ghana Police Service, having held various key positions, including Director-General of Operations, Director-General of the Police Intelligence Directorate, and Regional Commander for Greater Accra.

His appointment was part of a leadership transition in the Ghana Police Service and was met with both support and some controversy and public debate regarding the timing and the potential motivations behind the change.

 

SOURCE: 3news.com