President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the urgent need to eradicate corruption from the Ghana Police Service, stressing the importance of transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the Jubilee House in Accra on Friday, March 14, President Mahama highlighted the detrimental impact of corruption on justice and public trust.
He underscored that integrity within the police force is fundamental to upholding the rule of law and maintaining national security.
“Mr IGP, your duty extends beyond maintaining law and order; it also involves eliminating corruption from the service,” he stated.
He noted that the fight against corruption must be pursued with determination, ensuring that the police service remains a pillar of justice rather than an institution tainted by unethical practices.
The President warned that corruption within law enforcement erodes public confidence and undermines the credibility of the justice system.
He explained that when citizens lose faith in the police, the entire security structure is weakened, making crime prevention and enforcement far more challenging.
To address these concerns, he urged the new IGP to take firm action against all forms of misconduct, including bribery, abuse of power, and any other unethical behaviour that threatens the integrity of the police service.
He stressed that a zero-tolerance approach to corruption must be implemented at all levels of the force.
“It is imperative that officers at all ranks are held to the highest ethical standards, and any form of malpractice, from bribery to abuse of power, must be swiftly and decisively addressed,” he asserted.
President Mahama expressed confidence that IGP Yohuno would rise to the challenge, ensuring that the Ghana Police Service regains the full trust and respect of the public.
