Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised the Ghana Police Service to refrain from unnecessarily involving itself in chieftaincy disputes, cautioning that such actions often worsen tensions rather than resolve them.

He gave the warning during a historic courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, where he noted that police interference in traditional matters can compromise the Service’s neutrality and credibility.

The Asantehene cited situations in which police commanders have allegedly issued orders restricting the movement of chiefs who have been properly gazetted, describing such directives as inappropriate and troubling.

“Some people get involved in chieftaincy matters when it is not necessary. I do not understand how a chief who has been gazetted can be restricted by a police commander. The duty of the police is to protect such a chief from individuals who have not been properly nominated or enstooled,” he stated.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II emphasized that when the police appear to take sides in chieftaincy conflicts, it creates institutional difficulties and weakens public trust in the Service.

“If the police take sides, it creates problems not just for the parties involved, but for the entire institution,” he added.

The Asantehene’s visit to the Ghana Police Service headquarters was described as historic, underscoring the traditional authority’s support for law enforcement. The occasion brought together the monarch, senior police officials, and other traditional leaders, marking a significant moment in strengthening relations between the police and traditional leadership.