By Belinda Nketia
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to strengthen political neutrality and address issues affecting the integrity of the service.
Speaking on January 6, 2026 at a guard of honour parade held in his honour at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra, Otumfuo said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and his leadership team must confront challenges that undermine public confidence in the police.
“I hope the IGP will work towards making the service politically neutral,” he said. “The IGP and his devoted colleagues should seriously tackle issues affecting police integrity and public trust.”
Otumfuo acknowledged the discipline instilled during police training but said misconduct by officers in uniform weakens public confidence and damages the credibility of the institution.
He stressed that the police must remain loyal to the state rather than to partisan interests, noting that political neutrality is essential to professionalism and national cohesion.
The Asantehene also commended police officers who work under difficult conditions to protect lives and property, while urging the leadership to reinforce values that promote discipline and accountability.
The guard of honour parade, held at the forecourt of the Ghana Police Service Headquarters, marked a ceremonial recognition of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s role as a leading traditional ruler and national statesman.
Public confidence in law enforcement has featured prominently in national discussions in recent years, amid concerns over discipline, accountability and ethical conduct within the security services.
In his address, Otumfuo again acknowledged the sacrifices made by police officers working under challenging conditions, while emphasising that integrity remains central to the legitimacy of the service.
