He is to replace Commissioner of Police (COP) Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, who is reported to have been assigned to a new position at the Police Headquarters in Accra.

DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, until his transfer to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, was serving as the Western Regional Police Commander.

Transfer Document

The shakeup in the leadership of the Ashanti Regional Police Command is the directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

A transfer document, signed by the IGP, stated, “Upon the recommendation of the Transfer Board, the postings of the following Senior Police Officers take immediate effect.

“COP/Mr. Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, Reg. Commr/Ash. to DG/PPSB/AR, DCOP/Mr. Arthur Osei Akoto, Reg. Commr/WR to Reg. Commr/Ashanti.”

The document, which was dated Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and has been sighted by the Almighty 103.7 fm, also highlighted other few transfers of some police officers by the IGP.

Outgoing Ashanti Police Commander

Meanwhile, COP Teye-Cudjoe’s transfer is a surprise to many considering the fact that he was appointed Ashanti Regional Police Commander only about seven months ago.

New Ashanti Police Commander

According to credible reports, his successor, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto is highly respected in the Police Service.

Aside his hard working nature, the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander is also said to be a team player, who motivates his colleagues and subordinates to deliver.