President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana is safer today than it was in the past, crediting the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno and the efforts of the Ghana Police Service in tackling crime and improving public safety.
The President made the remarks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, when he commissioned an 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra, named the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex in honour of the IGP.
President Mahama cited a reduction in unresolved murders and improvements in highway safety as signs of progress in the fight against crime.
He also referred to the experience of a commercial bus driver who, he said, could now travel at any time of the night without the fear of highway robbery.
“Our country is safer today than it was before,” the President said, commending the police leadership for its work in maintaining peace and security across the country.
He praised the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Police Intelligence Department and the Police Cyber Unit for their contributions to crime prevention and investigation.
President Mahama, however, urged police officers to sustain their efforts to protect lives and property, assuring the Police Service of continued government support to strengthen its operational capacity.
New ward to improve healthcare
The President described the newly commissioned ward complex as an important investment in the health and welfare of police personnel, their families and members of the public who rely on the Police Hospital for medical care.
The three-storey facility, which forms part of activities marking the hospital’s 50th anniversary, is equipped with modern medical facilities and is expected to improve the hospital’s capacity to treat patients.
President Mahama said the welfare of police officers was essential to their ability to perform their duties effectively, particularly given the physical and psychological demands of policing.
He disclosed that seven officers injured in the line of duty had already been admitted to the new facility before its official commissioning.
The President also stressed the importance of mental health support for officers who are regularly exposed to violence, emergencies and traumatic incidents, urging that counselling and treatment should be accessible without stigma.
He called on the hospital’s management to ensure proper maintenance of the facility and its equipment while upholding high standards of hygiene, patient safety and professional care.
The commissioning of the ward complex forms part of broader efforts to improve healthcare delivery within the security services and strengthen the welfare of personnel responsible for maintaining law and order.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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