Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene has confirmed that DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto has been officially appointed as the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander.
Dr Amoakohene welcomed the new commander, who replaces COP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe. Mr Cudjoe has been promoted and reassigned to the Police Headquarters in Accra.
The Ashanti Regional Minister expressed optimism for continued collaboration between the Regional Security Council and the Ghana Police Service.
He said “Today, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Police Commander, was formally introduced to me by COP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, who has been promoted and reassigned to the Police Headquarters in Accra,” the Minister wrote.
“I warmly welcome DCOP Akoto to the Ashanti Region and look forward to a continued strong collaboration between the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Ghana Police Service in safeguarding peace, law, and order across the region.”
Dr Amoakohene also thanked COP Teye-Cudjoe for his service, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining stability during his tenure. “The region remains grateful for his leadership and partnership,” he added.
The Minister emphasised that under the leadership of DCOP Akoto, efforts to strengthen security coordination and uphold public safety in the Ashanti Region will continue.
