President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to anchor his leadership on integrity, discipline, and innovation.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Friday, March 14, President Mahama emphasized the high expectations Ghanaians have for the police service, stressing that the trust placed in law enforcement must not be compromised.
He underscored the evolving security landscape, highlighting emerging threats such as terrorism and transnational criminal networks.
According to him, these challenges demand robust intelligence gathering and proactive law enforcement measures to safeguard the nation, noting that the police must not only be professional and disciplined but also fair and just in their dealings with the public.
President Mahama reiterated the need for prompt and impartial responses to crime reports, ensuring that citizens can trust the police to act in their best interest without undue influence or discrimination.
He concluded by urging the Ghana Police Service to continue reforming itself to meet the demands of an ever-changing society.
“The global security environment presents fresh challenges, from terrorism to transnational criminal networks, which require strong intelligence gathering and proactive law enforcement. Ghanaians have high expectations of the police service, and rightly so.
“Our people look to you for protection. They want to see a police service that is not only professional and disciplined but also one that is fair and just.
“They want to be reassured that when they report crimes, they will receive a swift and impartial response. They want to trust that the police service will act in their best interest, free from undue influence and without discrimination.
“To achieve this, IGP, your leadership must be rooted in integrity, discipline, and innovation. The Ghana Police Service must continue to reform itself to meet the needs of our ever-changing society.” he urged.