The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a historic visit to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The Asantehene's royal visit formed part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between traditional authority and law enforcement.

Welcoming him, the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, hailed the Asantehene as the “King Solomon of our time” for his wisdom, mediation skills, and contributions to peacebuilding and national security.

The IGP highlighted Otumfuo’s role in resolving major conflicts, including the Dagbon chieftaincy crisis through the Committee of Eminent Chiefs, describing his leadership as pivotal to Ghana’s stability.

He noted Otumfuo’s personal interventions in land and chieftaincy disputes in the Asanhati region, which have restored peace, reduced violence, and improved policing effectiveness.

The IGP also highlighted Otumfuo’s decisive stance against illegal mining, demonstrating the continuing relevance of traditional leadership in addressing modern security challenges.

Beyond matters of peace and security, IGP Yohuno applauded the monarch’s contribution to national development through humanitarian support and education initiatives.

On his part, the Asantehene said 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.

He noted that the country'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.

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.

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.