Mahama Looks to Asantehene’s Knowledge to Solve Ghana’s Economic Problems

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has been urged by President John Dramani Mahama to use his position of authority to assist in resolving Ghana’s economic problems.

President Mahama commended the Asantehene during a visit to the Manhyia Palace for his crucial contribution to economic development in his former administration.

He pledged to finish stalled and abandoned infrastructure projects, especially in the healthcare sector, as part of his renewed commitment to promoting development in the Ashanti Region.

“Our nation Ghana is facing a dire economic crisis, but this is not the first time we have been in such a crisis,” Mahama stated on January 19, during the first Akwasidae festival held at the Manhyia Palace.

Several characteristics of this specific crisis include a high rate of inflation, macroeconomic instability, a
“This is a more difficult task than we have ever faced in our history.

As a previous president from 2013 to 2017, Your Royal Majesty, I recall that we encountered macroeconomic volatility and that there were occasionally challenges to stabilizing our economy and reviving economic growth.

“I had the honour of asking you to use your power and diplomacy to clear the way so that it would lead to prosperity and advancement, and you never hesitated when I called on you.

Additionally, I want to thank you for your cooperation, which I appreciated at the time.

I will occasionally call on you again because we inherited a challenging economic situation.

And I am confident that you will be there whenever I call so that we may collaborate to rebuild our country. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, asked President Mahama to keep all of his pledges to Ghanaians.

On behalf of the Asantehene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the paramount chief of Mampong Traditional Area, said, “We would like you to please remember always the undertakings and promises you have made.”

I beg you to keep all of your commitments to us in the vast Asante Kingdom.

“We are completely confident that you won’t disappoint us. You will complete all ongoing development projects in the kingdom and in all kingdoms.