The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says that Ghana’s standing as a peaceful nation in a turbulent global environment remains the country’s greatest source of pride, crediting the Ghana Police Service for its central role in safeguarding national stability and security.

Delivering his keynote address during a visit to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Asantehene said Ghana’s reputation for peace and safety did not happen by chance but was the result of sustained professionalism and commitment by security institutions, particularly the Police Service.

“The greatest pride of Ghanaians today is that our nation is recognised in the world as an oasis of peace in an environment of turbulence,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated.

“The international community widely acclaims us for the safety in our streets. If we take pride in our climate of peace, we cannot fail to acknowledge the crucial role of the frontline protectors of our peace and security.”

Reflecting on the history of the Police Service, the Asantehene described it as one of the enduring institutional legacies inherited from the colonial era, noting its evolution through various political and social challenges since independence.

From the tenure of the first Ghanaian to lead the Service, Erasmus Ransford Tawiah Madjitey, to the current leadership, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II said the Police Service has navigated difficult periods while maintaining a commendable level of professionalism.

“The police service has gone through many challenging epochs. Changing political circumstances have impacted the service in different ways, but through it all, it has maintained a level of commitment and professionalism we should be proud of,” he said.

He further praised the Ghana Police Service for its performance in international assignments, noting that officers have consistently represented the country with distinction whenever deployed abroad.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urged the Service to continue upholding discipline, integrity and professionalism, stressing that the preservation of peace and public trust remains critical to Ghana’s democratic stability and development.