The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has clarified his recent remarks suggesting that youth in Bawku would be given priority in police recruitment if they lay down their arms.
His clarification follows public backlash and media scrutiny after a video of his interaction with residents in Bawku began circulating online.
Addressing the media, the IGP explained that his comments were aimed at decentralising the recruitment process to ensure inclusivity, particularly for individuals in remote and conflict-affected areas.
According to Mr. Yohuno, he assured the youth of Bawku that they would be given the opportunity to apply to the Ghana Police Service, but stressed that all applicants would still be required to go through the standard recruitment procedures.
He firmly stated that his remarks were not intended to imply preferential treatment or a departure from established recruitment guidelines.
The IGP’s clarification seeks to address growing concerns that his initial statement could be misinterpreted as incentivising conflict or undermining the integrity of the police recruitment process.
