IGP Tetteh Yohuno Showers Praise on Otumfuo: "You're Wise Like King Solomon"
- Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II paid a historic visit to the Ghana Police Service headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno praised Otumfuo for his wisdom and role in mediating major national conflicts, calling him a modern-day King Solomon
- The visit, described as a landmark moment, brought together police leaders and traditional rulers to discuss peace and public safety efforts
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has showered words of praise on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
This comes after the revered chief paid a historic visit to the headquarters of the Ghana Police Service in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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Speaking at a ceremony held to welcome Otumfuo, IGP Tetteh Yohuno described the Asantehene as the modern-day King Solomon, eulogising the king of the Asante Kingdom for his wisdom and exceptional leadership.
The IGP further praised Otumfuo for resolving some of Ghana's most protracted conflicts, bringing stability where tension once prevailed.
He added that the Asantehene's calm disposition, moral authority, and patience have been instrumental in maintaining peace in the country.
The head of the Ghana Police Service also cited Otumfuo's mediation effort in ending the Dagbon chieftaincy dispute, as well as restoring peace in Yendi and the protracted Bawku conflict.
“Your exceptional mediation skills, which have restored peace in numerous conflicts across our nation, compel me to describe you as the King Solomon of our time,” the IGP is reported to have said in a Citinewsroom report.
Otumfuo storms police headquarters with entourage
Otumfuo's visit to the police headquarters in Accra could be described as a landmark moment.
Before the Asantehene’s arrival, anticipation had built up at the Police headquarters, with the place beautifully decorated to welcome the monarch.
The visit brought together the monarch, top police officials, and other traditional leaders.
IGP Tetteh Yohuno, along with senior officials of the Ghana Police Service, gave the revered Asante king a befitting welcome.
During the visit, Otumfuo was briefed on ongoing efforts aimed at improving public safety and enhancing crime prevention across the country.
In his welcome address, the IGP expressed gratitude to the Otumfuo for his longstanding support of the police service.
“Your support for the Ghana Police Service has been both fatherly and exemplary. I recall that you have hosted several IGPs and police leadership, offering counselling, guidance, and encouragement, with doors always open to us,” he said.
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Appiah Stadium leads Asantehene’s convoy
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that popular social commentator Appiah Stadium captivated many with his dramatic welcome for the Asantehene at the police headquarters on January 6.
The Asantehene visited the police headquarters in a symbolic move that confirms confidence in Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Anticipation soared at Police headquarters as the monarch's convoy made a magnificent entrance, led by the controversial political commentator.
As the cars approached the entrance of the Police headquarters, Appiah Stadium emerged from nowhere and ran before Otumfuo’s vehicle.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
