His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed deep appreciation for the long-standing and productive relationship between traditional authority and the Ghana Police Service, describing his visit to the National Police Headquarters as both historic and humbling.
Speaking during the visit, the Asantehene said although he has enjoyed many years of cooperation with the Police Service, this marked the first time he was visiting what he described as the “engine room” and “heartbeat” of the institution.
He attributed the historic visit to the initiative and kind invitation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Otumfuo expressed gratitude for the warm courtesies extended to him and his entourage, saying he was particularly impressed by the ceremonial parade mounted by female police officers.
In a light-hearted moment, he joked that he wished he had worn a police uniform for the occasion and even appealed to the IGP to provide him with one for a future visit.
The Asantehene was quick to note, however, that the honour accorded him was not for his person alone, but one he shared with traditional rulers across the country, whom he described as the custodians and guardians of culture.
He said he was pleased to be accompanied by members of the Ashanti Traditional Council and other traditional leaders, expressing the hope that they would all share in the recognition and goodwill extended by the Police Service.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II further commended the leadership of the Ghana Police Service, describing it as inspiring to see the gathering of the top brass who constitute the entire command structure of the Service.
He noted that their presence represented over a century of dedicated and exceptional service to the nation.
The Asantehene also expressed delight at seeing former Inspectors-General of Police in attendance, recalling his past interactions with them and welcoming their presence at the historic event.
The visit, he said, symbolises the enduring partnership between traditional leadership and the Ghana Police Service in the collective pursuit of peace, security and national development.
