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In a remarkable display of national unity, cultural pride, and institutional cooperation, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a historic visit to the Police headquarters in Accra, where he was received with a grand Guard of Honor parade. The event, held at the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra, brought together traditional rulers, security officials, and dignitaries from across the Greater Accra Region, highlighting the enduring respect accorded to the Asantehene’s statesmanship and legacy.

The Guard of Honor parade showcased the discipline, professionalism, and ceremonial grandeur of the Ghana Police Service. Officers in full regalia marched with precision as they honored the revered Asantehene whose leadership continues to influence national dialogue on peace, cultural preservation, and development.

Following the parade, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II paid homage to the traditional rulers of the Greater Accra Region, further strengthening ties between the Asante Kingdom and the various Ga Paramountcies. Present at the ceremony were the various Ga and Dangme Paramount Chiefs, including the Paramount Chief of Jamestown Ngleshie Alata – Oblempong Wetse Kojo II. The event was also attended by members of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs. The gathering reflected the mutual respect and collaboration between traditional authorities across Ghana’s diverse ethnic landscape.

In his address, the Asantehene underscored the necessity of continuous partnership between traditional rulers and the Ghana Police Service. He emphasized that both institutions—though guided by different mandates—have a shared responsibility in safeguarding national peace and stability.

According to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, traditional leaders carry the ancestral mandate of ensuring order and harmony within their communities, drawing from centuries-old customs and indigenous systems of governance. The Ghana Police Service, on the other hand, operates under constitutional authority to enforce law, protect citizens, and maintain state security. He highlighted that when these two pillars work hand in hand, Ghana’s security architecture becomes stronger, more responsive, and deeply rooted in both heritage and modern governance. The Asantehene therefore called for enhanced communication, coordination, and mutual respect between traditional councils and the Police Service nationwide.

The event was widely praised as a symbol of unity between Ghana’s chieftaincy institutions and state security structures. It reaffirmed the important role traditional rulers continue to play in modern nation-building—acting as custodians of culture, mediators in community conflict, and partners in local governance.