Former President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for urgent reforms to eliminate corruption within the Ghana Police Service, emphasizing that transparency and accountability must be at the core of law enforcement.

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Speaking at the Jubilee House on Friday, March 14, during the swearing-in ceremony of Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mahama underscored how corruption erodes public trust and weakens the justice system.

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He highlighted that maintaining integrity within the police service is essential for enforcing the rule of law and safeguarding national security.

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“Mr IGP, your duty extends beyond maintaining law and order; it also involves eliminating corruption from the service,” he stated.

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He warned that corruption among law enforcement officers diminishes confidence in the police, making it difficult to uphold justice and combat crime effectively.

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To counter these challenges, Mahama called on IGP Yohuno to take decisive action against unethical conduct, including bribery and abuse of power, to restore credibility to the service.

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He insisted that corruption at all levels must be met with strict enforcement measures and accountability.

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“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.

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Mahama expressed his belief that under Yohuno’s leadership, the police service would undergo much-needed reforms, ensuring that the institution regains the full confidence and respect of the Ghanaian public.

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