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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohonu, has pledged to integrate indigenous knowledge and traditional governance systems into the operations of the Ghana Police Service as part of efforts to improve policing outcomes across the country.
He committed during the historic visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, January 6, describing the engagement as an opportunity for the service to reconnect with Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
According to the IGP, the Ghana Police Service has, over the years, relied heavily on imported European policing models, a situation he believes must be reviewed to reflect local realities and community needs.
“The Ghana Police recognises that over time, we have relied excessively on imported European policing systems. This visit challenges us to return to our history, re-embrace indigenous knowledge systems, and strengthen community- and tradition-based policing,” IGP Tetteh Yohonu stated.
He explained that traditional customs and local governance structures will be incorporated into police training and orientation programmes to better prepare officers for duty in diverse communities across the country.
“This will allow the average police officer to understand the socio-cultural dynamics of the communities we serve and police effectively with more empathy, legitimacy, and respect,” he added.
The IGP emphasised that closer collaboration with traditional authorities will deepen cooperation between the police and local communities, improve intelligence gathering, and enhance public confidence in law enforcement.
He noted that the approach is expected to strengthen trust and mutual respect between the Ghana Police Service and the public, ultimately contributing to improved security and social cohesion nationwide.
