By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, by the Accra Metropolitan University. The award recognises his exemplary leadership and contributions to national security. But that was not the only highlight—Mr. Yohuno used the occasion to unveil plans for a Real-Time Crime Centre powered by Artificial Intelligence.
At a colourful ceremony held at the Accra Metropolitan University, the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation.
The honorary doctorate celebrates not only his career milestones but also his pivotal role in strengthening Ghana’s internal security architecture.
Mr. Yohuno has served in international peacekeeping missions in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and East Timor, and previously headed the Police Intelligence Directorate, where he resolved several high-profile cases. In 2011, he was awarded the Grand Medal for Excellence in Law Enforcement for his role in combating armed robbery. The IGP dedicated the award to men and women of the Ghana Police Service.
Speaking on the theme “The Evolving Role of the Ghana Police Service in a Modern Democratic Society, Mr. Yohuno reflected on the Service’s transformation from a colonial institution to a people-centered democratic force. He announced the upcoming launch of a Real-Time Crime Centre before the end of the year—an AI-driven initiative aimed at enhancing proactive policing, combating cybercrime, terrorism, and urban violence.
An alumnus of West African Secondary School, Okwapiman Secondary, UPSA, and the University of Ghana Business School, Mr. Yohuno’s achievements continue to inspire confidence in Ghana’s policing system.
