The Asanteman has urged President John Mahama to prioritize current and future development initiatives in the Ashanti region.
This was revealed during the President’s visit to the first Akwasidae Festival of the year in Kumasi.
Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, urged President Mahama to prioritize the area in his development strategy, underlining the importance of continuity and advancement throughout the kingdom.
“You shall not let us down all the ongoing developmental projects within the kingdom, not only in Kumasi, but spread over the rest of the kingdom, like your own brother’s kingdom, Mampong, you won’t let us down,” he told them.
The Mamponghene also voiced confidence in President Mahama’s attempts to streamline administration, particularly the reduction of cabinet appointments.
He urged the President to ensure that individuals in charge of managing development projects remain dedicated to meeting the requirements of the Ashanti Region.
“What we know is that we feel we are streamlining the number of the ministers, ministerial posts you are creating, but we trust that those who matter and whose duty devolve in developmental projects, you should always remind them that that’s Asanteman should be number one, because now you are our precious president of mother, Ghana,” continued Daasebre Osei Bonsu II.
President Mahama, who attended the Akwasidae Festival to thank the Asanteman Council for their support in the 2024 elections, reassured the audience of his dedication to equitable development.
He thanked the region’s support to his political success and promised to see that ongoing and future projects throughout the kingdom were finished.
This conversation between the President and traditional leaders emphasizes the importance of partnership between the government and traditional authority in achieving national development objectives.
