“I did not ask you to bring land guards to protect the land when I handed you the stool. I will not grant you the authority to bring others to kill. Tell me about any disagreements, and we will settle them all.
Without holding back, he declared unequivocally that “I will destool any chief who engages the services of land guards.”
Following a courtesy visit to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, by the departing and incoming Ashanti Regional Police Commanders, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II issued his warning.
After being promoted to Commissioner of Police (COP), outgoing Commander Mr Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe was transferred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) at the national headquarters. Arthur Osei Akoto, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), will take his place.
Speaking further on the topic, the Asantehene underlined that he has the power to settle conflicts pertaining to chieftaincy and lands.
“Disputes over land and chieftaincy fall under my purview. It is not your responsibility. Inform any chief who brings such cases to you that I will be notified. Land disputes are no different.
“No matter how serious the issue is, it will be resolved when it comes before me,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II emphasised.
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