Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violence-free election in the upcoming December polls. Emphasizing the importance of safeguarding Ghana’s democratic achievements, the Vice President highlighted the critical role of the police in this effort.
Speaking at an event at the Police CID Headquarters, Dr. Bawumia stated, “The ‘Snatch Them Young’ policing initiative, which focuses on school children amongst several other initiatives, has ensured a more responsive, accountable, and operationally effective policing institution. I would like to urge you to continue to do more, especially as the nation prepares to go into general elections come December 7.”
In related news, President Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. A statement from the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, noted that the appointment follows the advice of the Police Council, which met on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and acknowledged COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty.
“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,” the statement read.
President Akufo-Addo extended his heartfelt congratulations to COP Yohuno on his well-deserved appointment and wished him the very best in his new role.
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