His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has spoken highly of the strong and long-standing relationship between traditional leaders and the Ghana Police Service, describing his visit to the National Police Headquarters as historic and very humbling.

Speaking at the Headquarters, the Asantehene said that even though he has worked closely with the Police Service for many years, this was the first time he was visiting what he called the engine room and heartbeat of the institution.

Otumfuo explained that the visit was made possible through the kind invitation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and he expressed his sincere appreciation for the gesture.

He thanked the Police Service for the warm welcome given to him and his entourage and said he was particularly impressed by the beautiful parade mounted by female police officers.

In a light moment that drew laughter, Otumfuo jokingly said he wished he had come in a police uniform and even appealed to the IGP to get him one for a future visit.

The Asantehene was quick to add that the honour shown to him was not for him alone but for traditional rulers across the country, whom he described as the custodians of Ghana’s culture and values.

He said he was happy to be accompanied by members of the Ashanti Traditional Council and other traditional leaders, adding that they all share in the respect and goodwill shown by the Police Service.

Otumfuo also praised the leadership of the Ghana Police Service, saying it was encouraging to see the entire top command present at the event.

According to him, their presence reflects over 100 years of dedicated service to the nation.

He further expressed joy at seeing former Inspectors-General of Police at the ceremony, recalling his interactions with them and welcoming their presence.

Otumfuo concluded by saying the visit shows the strong partnership between traditional authority and the Ghana Police Service in the shared effort to promote peace, security and national development.