The Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has praised the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his immense contributions to national security and peacebuilding, describing him as a modern-day King Solomon.
Speaking at a ceremony to welcome the Asantehene to the National Police Headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, the IGP praised Otumfuo’s exceptional leadership and mediation efforts, particularly in resolving chieftaincy and communal disputes across the country.
“Ladies and gentlemen, as Chief Constable of this country, I must commend Your Majesty and highlight your role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, which has had a profound impact on national security.
“Your exceptional mediation skills, which have restored peace in numerous communities across our nation, compel me to describe you as a King Solomon of our time,” he said.
On his part, the Asantehene urged COP Tetteh Yohunu to anchor his work in values, emphasizing that leadership grounded in integrity and professionalism leaves a lasting impact.
He stressed that the IGP’s tenure can achieve enduring success if it combines discipline with respect for cultural and moral values.
“The work you have begun will outlive your tenure if anchored in values,” he told COP Yohunu, urging the police leadership to uphold fairness, professionalism, and political neutrality.
The Asantehene also noted that effective policing depends on cooperation between law enforcement and society, saying that when culture and law work together, crime is restrained and public trust strengthened.
He called on the service to maintain integrity, respect local customs, and ensure that community engagement and dialogue precede enforcement measures.