President Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in-charge of Operations.
Akufo-Addo made the appointment based on the advice of the Police Council.
"This appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held today, Wednesday, 17th July 2024, during which COP Yohuno's exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were acknowledged," a press release from the presidency said.
"COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is a distinguished law enforcement officer, with a career spanning over three decades, and has held various key positions within the Ghana Police Service," it added.
The President extended his heartfelt congratulations to the COP on his well-deserved appointment, and wished him the very best in the discharge of his duties.
COP Yohuno was Director-General in charge of Administration.
He has held various positions in the service, including the Director-General of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department.
In January 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police Mr Yohuno, and was on December 5, 2015 appointed Director-General of Police Operations.
He was given a special promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in January 2012 and had earlier in 2011 been awarded Grand Medal for his meritorious service in combating armed robbery and other criminal activities in the country.
Prior to that, as Divisional Commander for Accra Central from November 2007 to May 2009, Mr Yohuno was additionally the Accra Regional Operations Commander.
He was later appointed Deputy Accra Regional Commander and rose to become the Regional Commander in 2013 until December 5, 2015. He holds an Executive MBA in Project Management, among other academic credentials.