At the helm of Ghana's Police Service, you bear one of the nation's most consequential responsibilities: safeguarding lives and property, protecting the constitutional order and ensuring that the security of the state remains anchored in the rights and freedoms of its people.”
“Your career in policing and your leadership as Inspector-General of Police reflect a life dedicated to national service, the enforcement of law and the protection of public order.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) particularly recognises your appreciation of the media as an indispensable partner in promoting public safety, transparency and accountability,” the citation presented to the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, said. He was also presented with a GJA memento.
This was during the 30th GJA Media Awards held in Accra last Saturday.
It said: “In recognition of your distinguished service to the Republic, exemplary leadership in national security, commitment to public safety and appreciation of press freedom as an essential pillar of democratic governance”
The citation, presented on behalf of the GJA by President John Mahama, who was the keynote speaker at the ceremony attended by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin and the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who chaired the event, said preservation of peace, law and order demanded courage, discipline, sound judgement and an unwavering commitment to the public good.
Again, it said, “Your commitment to constructive engagement with journalists and recognition of their constitutional mandate underscore the importance of mutual respect between law enforcement institutions and the Fourth Estate”.
Security
At a time when journalists must be able to report freely, including on matters involving security and the conduct of public institutions, it said the IGP’s leadership carried an important responsibility to foster professionalism, restraint and respect for media freedom within the policing institution.
“The association acknowledges your role in advancing a policing culture in which the protection of citizens extends to safeguarding their fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of the press.
For security and liberty are not competing ideals; they are complementary foundations of a stable and democratic society,” it said.
The citation said, “For your distinguished contribution to public service, dedication to national security, commitment to professional policing and recognition of the indispensable role of a free and independent media, the Ghana Journalists Association is honoured to confer upon you this Distinguished Honour.
May your leadership continue to strengthen public confidence, uphold the rule of law and advance the enduring values of peace, justice and democracy”.
The awards covered work published in 2025.
The committee, chaired by Kobby Asmah, a former Editor, Graphic, assessed 327 entries from 206 applicants.
