The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has revealed plans by the Ghana Police Service to incorporate studies on tradition and culture into their training programmes.
He made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Police Headquarters in Accra on January 6.
“I would like to announce that the Police administration will introduce a course on tradition and culture in our training programmes. This is to ensure that our officers understand the cultural context within which they operate,” he stated.
The IGP also commended the Asantehene for his pivotal role in promoting peace, particularly in resolving conflicts in Dagbon and Bawku.
“Your exceptional mediation skills have restored peace in numerous conflicts across our nation,” he noted, adding, “Your wisdom, patience and moral authority have brought calm where tension once prevailed and unity when division once threatened our peace.”
Mr Yohuno further assured that the Police Service would work closely with traditional authorities to combat crime in society.
In response, the Asantehene praised the IGP for his exemplary leadership and for extending the invitation to visit the headquarters.
He described the occasion not merely as a ceremonial event but as a valuable platform to strengthen ties between the security agency and traditional leaders.
On a lighter note, the King of Ashanti expressed appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and his entourage, saying, “I appreciate the warm welcome accorded me and my entourage. I admire the women parade in their uniforms. Mr IGP please prepare a Police uniform for me so that next time when I am coming, I will be in my Police dress.”
The ceremony was attended by members of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Okletey Tei Larbi, and other government officials.