Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advocated for a closer partnership between traditional authorities and the Ghana Police Service, urging the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to permit chiefs to act as partners in community policing.
He made this appeal during a significant courtesy visit to the IGP on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
The Asantehene emphasized the importance of establishing a more profound, institutionalized collaboration between the police and traditional leaders to bolster security and foster community trust.
He also recommended that police personnel receive training to comprehend the customs and traditions of the communities they serve, highlighting that cultural awareness could enhance engagement and conflict resolution.
“I have come to join you [IGP] for deeper institutionalized collaboration between traditional authorities and the Ghana Police Service. Let chiefs serve as allies in community policing. Let officers be trained to understand the customs of the people they protect.
“Let dialogue precede deployment and mediation precede confrontation. This is not softness but intelligence,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated.
