The information gathered alleged that there is a rowing division within the Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over the search for a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to replace the incumbent, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who is scheduled to retire on December 27, 2025.
The Chronciles is in a post, “While some members of the Council are reportedly lobbying for Yohuno to remain in post and have written to President John Mahama in support of this, a silent majority are said to believe he should step aside to allow for a reset of the Police Service under new leadership, one that brings fresh ideas, motivation, innovation, and modern policing approaches that leverage technology to combat sophisticated crimes, including cybercrime.
Those pushing the President to grant the IGP a post-retirement contract are thought to be placing him in a potentially awkward position, risking his reputation as a leader who keeps his word, particularly after winning public approval for terminating post-retirement contracts across the public sector.
The upper echelons of the Police Service still reflect remnants of the Akufo-Addo-era hierarchy, including senior officers such as Yohuno, who served as Director-General of Police Operations before becoming Deputy IGP under the previous administration”.
In another breath, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been tipped to replace the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Reports suggest, COP Lydia Donkor is tipped to replace IGP Yohuno, who is near his retirement age in December 2025.
According to the Ghana Chronicles, over the past two weeks, multiple closed-door meetings have focused on the succession of IGP Tetteh Yohonu.
It revealed that an action within the Police Council is strongly advocating for COP Lydia Yakubu Donkor to take over as the next Inspector General of Police.
Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor has an extensive background in policing, legal practice, and human rights advocacy.
She is a product of Wesley Girls Senior High School and pursues a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon.
COP Lydia Yaako Donkor further pursued a Barrister-at-Law qualification at the Ghana School of Law, solidifying her legal expertise and is the most senior lawyer in the Ghana Police Service, having been called to the bar almost 25 years ago.
COP Donkor blend her law practice and law enforcement, beginning her law practice career as an Associate at Acquah-Sampson & Associates before transitioning into law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service.
She served in various roles in the Police Service, including Head of Legal & Prosecutions in multiple regions, Divisional Commander of Tesano, and District Commander of Tesano-Accra.
She is also presently Chairperson of the Safety & Security Committee of the Ghana Football Association and a Safety and Security Officer for the Confederation of African Football.
COP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s role in the Ghana Police Service is a testament to resilience, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to justice and human rights.
She also made history as the first Ghanaian and the only woman elected to serve on the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee.
See the post below:
JUST IN: There is a growing divisions within the Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over the search for a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to replace the incumbent, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who is scheduled to retire on December 27, 2025. pic.twitter.com/TfsxMicVt7
— Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) October 27, 2025