Don’t Politicise the Ghana Police Service – Otumfuo Cautions

See policing as service to the people, not a paycheque – Asantehene tells officers

By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei  The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned officers of the Ghana Police Service against viewing policing merely as a means of earning a living, insisting that the profession must be driven by a genuine sense of service, compassion, and commitment to the people. According to the revered traditional ruler, anyone who joins the Police Service primarily for financial gain risks undermining the integrity of the i…

Asantehene warns Police against unnecessary involvement in chieftaincy disputes

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned the Ghana Police Service against interfering in chieftaincy disputes where such involvement is not required, warning that it often worsens tensions and undermines institutional neutrality. He made the remarks during a historic courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, where he addressed concerns about police conduct in traditional governance matters. O…

Don’t politicise the Ghana Police Service – Otumfuo cautions

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned against politicising the Ghana Police Service, urging that appointments and promotions within the force be conducted properly, based on seniority and merit rather than political influence. “Politicizing the police service is something we should be careful about,” the revered monarch said, adding that he often hears people […]

Please prepare a police uniform for me- Asantehene tells IGP

The Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu has asked the IGP, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno to prepare a police uniform for him. Otumfour Osei Tutu made the request after he paid a visit to the police headquarters earlier today, January 6, 2025. Otumfour believes that should he get a police uniform, the next time he would pay […] The post Please prepare a police uniform for me- Asantehene tells IGP appeared first on GhPage.