Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violent-free election in the upcoming December polls. 

According to the Vice President, Ghana’s democratic gains must be consolidated. 

Speaking at an event at the Police CID Headquarters, Dr Bawumia said the Police have a major role to play in December. 

“The ‘Snatch Them Young’ policing initiative, which focuses on school children amongst several other initiatives, has ensured a more responsive, accountable, and operationally effective policing institution. I would like to urge you to continue to do more, especially as the nation prepares to go into general elections come December 7,” Bawumia urged.

Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, explained that the appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, Wednesday, 17th July 2024, during which COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were acknowledged.

“COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno is a distinguished law enforcement officer, with a career spanning over three decades, and has held various key positions within the Ghana Police Service.”

“President Akufo-Addo extends his heartfelt congratulations to COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno on his well-deserved appointment and wishes him the very best in the discharge of his duties.”