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Another suit filed against COP Yohuno’s appointment as Deputy IGP

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8 months ago

August 2, 2024

Emmanuel Felix Mantey has filed a lawsuit challenging the appointment of COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

According to a statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, the appointment was made pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, which acknowledged COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty.

In a writ filed at the High Court on Thursday, August 1, the plaintiff is seeking a court order prohibiting COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno from acting or purporting to act in the role of Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

The applicant is also praying the court to restrain the Attorney General and the Police Council from carrying out any actions in furtherance of the appointment of COP Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

Emmanuel Felix Mantey is praying for an “Order of judicial review for the following reliefs: a. An order of prohibition restraining COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno from acting or purporting to act in the role of Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

“An order of prohibition restraining the Respondents from carrying out any actions in furtherance of the appointment of COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno as ‘Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.”

On July 30, a private legal practitioner, Justice Abdulai, filed a similar suit against the AG and the Police Council over the recent appointment of COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

Source: Citinewsroom.com

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Declaration of Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays

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March 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Interior has declared Monday, March 31, 2025 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025 as Public Holidays

“The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 30th March, 2025 or Monday, 31st March, 2025 marks Eid-Ul-Fitr which is a Statutory Public Holiday,” the ministry noted in a press statement

According to the ministry “In view of the fact that 30th March 2025 falls on a Sunday and in the interest of the public, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive Instrument (E.I.), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1^{^st} April 2025 as additional Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country.”

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Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Laws in Ghana – Interior Minister

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March 24, 2025

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Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for strengthened anti-money laundering laws in Ghana, urging the Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to collaborate in this effort.

During a meeting with a GIABA delegation led by Director-General Edwin Harris, Muntaka Mubarak emphasised the Government’s commitment to supporting GIABA’S work in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Director-General of GIABA, Mr. Edwin Harris acknowledged Ghana’s active participation in GIABA operations and encouraged continued collaboration.

Mr. Harris stated that Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering laws, with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044).

The meeting had in attendance the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Okletey Teilarbi, the Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Mrs. Doreen Annan, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of FIC, Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo and other officials from the Ministry, GIABA and FIC.

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Interior Minister reaffirms commitment to Enhancing Ghana’s Security Architecture

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March 24, 2025

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Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has acknowledged the critical role the Police Service plays in maintaining peace and stability and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s security architecture.

Speaking at the Ghana Police Service Regional Commanders’ meeting, the Minister assured international partners, businesses, and investors, that Government remains committed to providing a secure environment, and ensuring necessary security measures are in place to facilitate uninterrupted business operations.

Muntaka Mubarak commended the Inspector General of the Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno for initiating an orientation for Regional and Unit Police Public Relations Officers.

According to him, the programme aimed to enhance community engagement, share crucial information, and foster trust between the police and the public.

In his remarks, the IGP, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for them to reflect and strategize for the year ahead.

Mr. Yohuno also advised the officers to uphold the highest professional standards, emphasising the need for discipline and ethical conduct in discharging their duties.