Gov’t mutes ‘In Charge of Operations’ title to new Deputy IGP
The Government has changed the official title of COP Christian Yohuno from Deputy Inspector-General of Police in Charge of Operations to Deputy Inspector-General of Police in official documents presented to the court.
In response to a lawsuit regarding the appointment, the Attorney General referred to the title as “Deputy Inspector-General of Police” rather than the initial title stated in the presidential release. The presidency had announced the appointment as “President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.”
The AG consistently omitted the ‘In charge of Operations’ when referencing the appointment in his responses to the suit. He explained that the appointment was made by the President in accordance with the advice of the Police Council, citing constitutional provisions.
The lawsuit, filed by Emmanuel Felix Mantey on 2nd August, 2024, seeks to prevent COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno from acting in the capacity of Deputy Inspector-General of Police.
Notice of preliminary legal objection – The Republic vs The Attorney General.pdf
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