President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the urgent need to eliminate corruption within the Ghana Police Service, calling for a renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at Jubilee House on Friday, March 14, President Mahama underscored the damaging effects of corruption on the justice system and public trust.
He stressed that integrity within the police force is crucial to upholding the rule of law and maintaining national security.
“Mr. IGP, your duty extends beyond maintaining law and order; it also involves eliminating corruption from the service,” he stated.
The President warned that unchecked corruption within law enforcement undermines public confidence and weakens the country’s security framework. He noted that when citizens lose faith in the police, crime prevention and enforcement become even more difficult.
To tackle the issue, President Mahama urged the new IGP to take decisive action against misconduct, including bribery, abuse of power, and unethical practices that tarnish the image of the police service. He called for a zero-tolerance approach to corruption at all levels of the force.
“It is imperative that officers at all ranks are held to the highest ethical standards, and any form of malpractice, from bribery to abuse of power, must be swiftly and decisively addressed,” he asserted.
President Mahama expressed confidence in IGP Yohuno’s leadership, stating that he believes the new police chief will take bold steps to restore public trust and uphold professionalism within the Ghana Police Service.
