Ghana's recent change in police leadership, with President John Dramani Mahama appointing COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), highlights a broader historical trend reflecting the interplay between politics and security administration.
An analysis of Ghana's IGP appointments sheds significant light on political influences, tenure patterns, and the strategic implications of these high-level appointments.
Origins of Policing in the Gold Coast (1831-1893) The foundations of Ghana's police service were established during the colonial era, when the territory was known as the Gold Coast.
During this period, policing was primarily focused on protecting British commercial interests and maintaining colonial authority, rather than serving the indigenous population.
