IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno given two years extension to continue serving

The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno has been given a two year extension to serve as IGP.

A letter of the extension dated November 25, 2025, said President John Dramani Mahama has accepted the recommendations of the Police Council with the conviction that he would continue with the ongoing police reforms and enhance operational effectiveness.

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The letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama indicated that the re-engagement takes effect from December 28, 2025, upon the attainment of the statutory retirement age of 60 years. 

Below are the contents of the letter

RE-ENGAGEMENT AS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE

1. 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 upon the attainment of the statutory retirement age in December 2025.

2. Your re-engagement takes effect from 28 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.

3. The President's decision reflects the Council's firm conviction that your continued leadership is essential to sustaining ongoing reforms, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring stability within the Ghana Police Service at this critical period.

4. You are kindly requested to indicate your acceptance of this re-engagement in writing within three days upon receipt of this letter.

5. Please accept, Mr. Inspector-General, the assurances of the highest consideration of His Excellency the President.