President John Dramani Mahama has handed over 100 new pick-up vehicles to the Ghana Police Service, marking the latest step in a sustained government initiative to modernize the country’s security apparatus.
The vehicles were presented to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for distribution across all regional police commands.
This donation follows closely on the heels of December’s presentation of 40 armored vehicles, underscoring what the President described as a commitment to “retool the Service, not with words but with action.”
Speaking at the Police Headquarters, President Mahama framed the commissioning as a matter of credibility and public trust.
“Security requires consistency and not ceremony,” he stated.
“Today, with the commissioning of these 100 pick-up trucks, we are delivering on that pledge. This is about strengthening our internal security and safety.”
The President emphasized the operational necessity of the vehicles, noting they are the first of several batches planned.
“They will improve patrols, reduce response times, extend policing to hard-to-reach areas, and strengthen police visibility nationwide,” he said, highlighting the Police Service’s role as the state’s most visible and first-responding security arm.
While committing to continued logistical support, President Mahama also issued a stern warning to criminals targeting officers: “We will hunt them down and neutralize them. If you shoot at a Police Officer, we will come after you.”
He coupled this strengthened capacity with a demand for professionalism and accountability from the police leadership.
“These vehicles are instruments of service, not symbols of power,” he cautioned.
“They must be properly deployed, professionally used, carefully maintained, and fully accounted for. This administration will not tolerate misuse, waste, or indiscipline.”
The President further stressed that a strong Police Service must be lawful, exercising authority with restraint and an unwavering respect for human rights.
In his response, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno expressed the Service’s profound gratitude for the President’s “leadership, vision, and unwavering support.”
He acknowledged that under this administration, “Police retooling moved from mere rhetoric to reality,” and pledged the Service’s loyalty and commitment to using the assets wisely in the service of peace and national stability.
