The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has described Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful nation in an increasingly unstable global environment as the country’s greatest source of pride, crediting the Ghana Police Service for its pivotal role in maintaining national security and stability.
Delivering a keynote address during a visit to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the Asantehene said Ghana’s image as an oasis of peace is the result of sustained professionalism and dedication by the country’s security institutions, particularly the Police Service.
“The greatest pride of Ghanaians today is that our nation is recognised in the world as an oasis of peace in an environment of turbulence,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated. He added that the international community continues to applaud Ghana for the safety of its streets—a feat that should be attributed to the efforts of the nation’s frontline peacekeepers.
Reflecting on the history of the Police Service, the Asantehene described it as one of the enduring institutional legacies inherited from the colonial era, which has evolved through various political and social challenges since independence.
He noted that from the era of the first Ghanaian Inspector-General of Police, Erasmus Ransford Tawiah Madjitey, to the current leadership, the Service has weathered difficult periods while maintaining a commendable level of commitment and professionalism.
“The Police Service has gone through many challenging epochs. Changing political circumstances have impacted the service in different ways, but through it all, it has maintained a level of professionalism we should be proud of,” he said.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II also praised the Ghana Police Service for its performance on international assignments, saying officers have consistently represented the country with distinction abroad.
He urged the Service to continue upholding discipline, integrity, and professionalism, stressing that sustaining peace and public trust remains critical to Ghana’s democratic stability and national development.
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