The Ghana Police Service on Sunday moved to quell widespread rumours that Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno had died, calling the claims “false, malicious and completely unfounded.”
In a statement, the Police Administration said the IGP was “alive, healthy and carrying out his duties,” urging the public to disregard what it described as deliberate attempts to cause alarm. The rumours, which circulated across several social-media platforms over the weekend, triggered confusion among officers and the public before the service intervened.
“The circulating reports are inaccurate and should be treated with the contempt they deserve,” the statement said, adding that the IGP had been at work throughout the week.
The Service also warned individuals behind the false claims that they could face prosecution for spreading information likely to disturb public peace. While such rumours have surfaced in the past involving other public officials, senior officers said this instance was particularly reckless given the sensitivity of the office.
Mr. Yohuno, who recently received an extension to continue serving as IGP, has kept a low public profile in recent months but maintains a full operational schedule. Police officials said the circulation of false news had the potential to undermine morale within the service and erode public confidence.
The Service urged the public to rely on official communication channels for verified information and cautioned against the growing trend of sharing unverified claims online.
“We want to reassure the public that the Inspector General is well,” the statement said. “There is no cause for alarm.”
