A private legal practitioner, Justice Abdulai, has filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General and the Ghana Police Service, regarding the appointment of a new Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP).
According to Justice Abdulai, the appointment of Christian Tetteh Yohuno as deputy IGP in July 2024, is unconstitutional.
In a writ dated July 30, 2024, Abdulai wants the apex court to restrain COP Yohuno from acting or purporting to act as Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of operations.
Additionally, he wants an order “restraining the IGP, George Akuffo Dampare, or any command under him from accepting, relating to or issuing instructions or commands to COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno in his assumed capacity as Deputy Inspector-General of Police in Charge of Operation”.
Meanwhile, the Jubilee House has indicated that the appointment follows advice from the Police Council, which recognizes COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty.
An earlier statement praises Yohuno as a distinguished law enforcement officer, with a career spanning more than 30 years and numerous key positions within the service.
This legal challenge raises significant questions about the constitutional process of appointing high-ranking officials within the Ghana Police Service and the implications of such appointments in governance and law enforcement.
The court’s decision on this matter will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for future appointments within the country’s security services.
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By: Bernard Konadu
