The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Commissioner of Police (COP), Osei Akoto Arthur, has paid a working visit to the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West District, Abubakar Sedik, to strengthen collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the district assembly in promoting peace and security.
The visit, which took place last Tuesday, allowed the regional police command and the district assembly to discuss security concerns in the district and explore ways to deepen cooperation between the two institutions.
The engagement also reaffirmed the commitment of the District Assembly and the Ghana Police Service to working together to create a safer and more secure environment for residents and businesses in the Ahafo Ano South West District.
COP Osei Akoto Arthur commended Abubakar Sedik for his continued support for the Ghana Police Service's activities and operations in the district. He acknowledged the important role the assembly plays in creating an enabling environment for the police to discharge its mandate effectively.
The regional commander assured the DCE that the Police Service remained committed to working closely with the assembly and other stakeholders to maintain law and order and safeguard residents and businesses across the district.
Commendation
In response, Mr Sedik commended the district police commander and his second-in-command for their dedication, professionalism and efforts to maintain peace and security in the district.
He praised the police command for its prompt response to security concerns and assured the regional commander of the assembly's continued support for initiatives to improve security in the district.
A key issue discussed during the meeting was the need for adequate staff accommodation for police personnel in the district.
The district police command informed the DCE of its intention to construct police quarters to provide decent accommodation for personnel and enhance the command's operational effectiveness.
Mr Sedik pledged the assembly's support for the proposed project and said he was ready to work with the Police Service to explore ways to make the construction of the quarters a reality.
The regional police commander, in turn, indicated that providing adequate staff accommodation would enhance the Police Service's ability to deploy additional personnel to the district.
He, therefore, assured the DCE that more police personnel would be posted to the district once the staff quarters were constructed.
Officials present
The meeting was attended by senior police officers including the Second-in-Command, ACP Francis Somia, Regional Operations Commander, ACP Opoku Koduah, MTTD Commander, Superintendent Kwame Boadi, Staff Officer, ASP Augustine Antwi, Tepa Divisional Police Commander, ACP Eunice Annor, Regional Public Relations Officer, ASP Gordon Ahiafor and ASP Christiana Ohenewaa, District Crime Officer, Mankranso and the Presiding Member of the Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly, Paul Conscious Amagboe .
