Legal Action Taken Against Police and Attorney General Over Deputy IGP Appointment by Akufo-Addo.
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SOURCE: Adomonline.com
A private legal practitioner, Justice Abdulai, has filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General (AG) and the Ghana Police Service (GPS) challenging the appointment of a Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Abdulai argues that the appointment of COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is unconstitutional, as stated in a writ dated July 30, 2024.
On July 17, President Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Deputy IGP in charge of operations. However, Abdulai is requesting the court to restrain COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno from acting or presenting himself as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of operations. He is also seeking an order to prevent the Inspector General of Police or any subordinate command from acknowledging or following instructions from COP Yohuno in his purported role.
According to a statement from the Jubilee House, the appointment was based on the Police Council’s recommendation, recognizing COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty. The statement highlighted that COP Yohuno is a distinguished law enforcement officer with over three decades of service and experience in key positions within the Service.
