Emmanuel Felix Mantey has initiated legal action against the appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

President Akufo-Addo appointed COP Yohuno to the role on July 17, 2024.

This decision followed the Police Council's recommendation, as outlined in a statement from Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency, which praised COP Yohuno's exceptional qualifications and service.

On August 1, 2024, Mr Mantey filed a writ in the High Court, seeking a court order to prevent COP Yohuno from assuming or acting in the position of Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

The plaintiff is also requesting that the court prevent the Attorney General and the Police Council from taking any steps related to the appointment of COP 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.”

Additionally, on July 30, a private legal practitioner named Justice Abdulai filed a similar lawsuit challenging the appointment of COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno.