The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno has hinted at plans by his outfit to introduce tradition and culture studies into their training programmes.
He made the announcement during a visit by the Asantehene 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.
IGP Yohuno commended the Asantehene for his role in ensuring peace in the Dagbon and Bawku conflicts.
“You exceptional mediation skills have restored peace in numerous conflicts across our nation,” he noted.
He pledged that the Police Service will collaborate with traditional authorities to curb crime in society.
“Your wisdom, patience and moral authority have brought calm where tension once prevailed and unity when division once threatens our peace,” Mr Yohuno said.
On his part the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II also commended the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno for exemplary leadership.
The Asantehene praised the IGP for the initiative to invite him to the headquarters.
He described the visit not only as ceremonial, but an opportunity to foster closer collaboration between the security agency and traditional authorities.
On a lighter note, the King of Ashanti remarked, “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.”
Present at the ceremony are members of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Okletey Tei Larbi and other government officials.
