The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa congratulates COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno
on his appointment as the Inspector General of Police. Having dedicated a significant portion of his
professional life to the Ghana Police Service and demonstrated exceptional leadership across various
assignments, we believe this appointment is well-deserved.

FOSDA believes this appointment is a vital step for the police force as it pursues transformation and
improved public trust, leading to safer communities and a more peaceful Ghana.
FOSDA urges IGP Yohuno to persist with initiatives that advance public safety and the integrity of
the police service. The Media Violence Incidents Monitoring Reports published by FOSDA since
2022 reveal notable efforts to address crime and violence throughout the country.
Our data indicates an estimated 400 cases of violent incidents in 2022, 453 cases in 2023, and 379
cases in 2024 with Ashanti , Central and Greater Accra as the top three hotspots . The decline of the
cases from 452 in 2023 to 379 in 2024 suggests that various reforms implemented by the Ghana
Police Service, such as the establishment of Police Intelligence nit and police visibility initiative is
yielding results.

Consequently, We urge the Inspector General of Police to exercise maximum, deliberate, and focused
efforts to sustain the downward trend in violent incidents across the Country.
We also encourage the IGP to collaborate and work more closely with the Civil Society Organisations
and the media to create the needed partnerships for an improved force and peace and security in
Ghana. A closed door to civil society and the media as experienced in the previous regime is
detrimental to civilian–police relations.

Finally, we urge the IGP to adopt a gender policy that will improve the work environment for all
officers in the service, especially female officers as well as the Women Peace and Security Agenda.
FOSDA remains committed to supporting the efforts of the IGP and the Ghana Police to achieve a
safe and secure Ghana.

Theodora W. Anti
Executive Director
Contact No. 0243203060
Email: Theodora@fosda.org

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