Kumasi (Ashanti Region) 13 May ?99
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has suggested quarterly meetings between Manhyia Palace and the Ashanti Regional Police Administration to see how best chiefs can assist the police to combat armed robbery, stealing and other crimes in the Kumasi metropolis.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu said such meetings would help to involve traditional rulers in combating crime in the metropolis.
The Asantehene made the suggestion when police officers from the Regional Police Administration, led by the commander, Mr Yaw Adu-Gyimah, called on him at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi yesterday to congratulate him on his ascension to the Golden Stool.
He advised the police not to handle chieftaincy matters but refer them to Manhyia for settlement and exhorted Asantehene exhorted corrupt police officers to turn over a new leaf to enjoy his full support.
Otumfuo Osie Tutu expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the police for their good work during the events leading to his coronation, in spite of their limited resources.
The regional commander wished the Asantehene a successful reign and assured him and Asanteman of the full support and co-operation of the Ashanti regional police command in the day-to-day administration of Asanteman.
