By Sarah Baafi
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has revealed intentions to integrate a dedicated course on Ghanaian tradition and culture into the nation’s police training curriculum. The announcement came amid a courtesy visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, January 6.
Speaking to the media after the engagement, IGP Yohuno highlighted the importance of cultural awareness for effective policing. “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 lavished praise on the Asantehene for his exemplary mediation in resolving longstanding conflicts, particularly in Dagbon and Bawku. These efforts have significantly contributed to national stability.
“Your exceptional mediation skills have restored peace in numerous conflicts across our nation,” he noted, acknowledging the monarch’s influence in de-escalating volatile situations.
IGP Yohuno assured ongoing collaboration between the Police Service and traditional authorities to tackle crime more effectively. He emphasised the value of traditional wisdom in modern security strategies.
“Your wisdom, patience and moral authority have brought calm where tension once prevailed and unity when division once threatens our peace,” Mr Yohuno added, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between formal security and chieftaincy institutions.
