Tackle Lapses in Police Discipline and Mistrust- Otumfuo to IGP
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has underscored the need for the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Yohuno, to tackle issues concerning indiscipline and public mistrust.
His Majesty echoed public concerns about discipline and trust, emphasizing that the issue could become a larger challenge if not immediately addressed.
“I have always believed that the discipline and values instilled during training by the police and military shape one for a lifetime. No one who goes through the training is ever in doubt about what the uniform represents and the values they profess to uphold when they bear the coat of arms, so it is puzzling to say the least when Ghanaians see the men in uniform in a manner that evidently compromises the integrity of the service.”
His Majesty further raised concerns about the play of politics in the Service, as he encouraged the IGP to root it out.
“I always hope you work towards making the Service politically neutral. There will always be one government responsible for the state of Ghana, and as the police service of the state, you have sworn to be unalloyed in your loyalty to the government, but there must be a line drawn between the government and the political party.”
Otumfuo made these remarks when he visited the National Police Headquarters on January 6, 2026, at the invitation of the IGP.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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