Asanteman Calls on President Mahama to Prioritize Ashanti Region’s DevelopmentPrioritizeDevelopment

The Asanteman has urged President John Mahama to prioritize both ongoing and future development projects in the Ashanti Region.

This call was made 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, emphasized the importance of ensuring that the Ashanti Region remains central to the President’s development agenda.

He highlighted the need for continued progress throughout the kingdom, stressing that the region must not be neglected.

“You shall not let us down with all the ongoing developmental projects within the kingdom, not only in Kumasi but across the entire kingdom, including Mampong, your own brother’s kingdom,” he said.

The Mamponghene also expressed confidence in President Mahama’s efforts to streamline the government, particularly by reducing the number of ministerial appointments.

He urged the President to ensure that officials overseeing development projects remain committed to advancing the region’s needs.

“What we know is that we feel you are streamlining the number of ministers, but we trust that those who are in charge of development projects will always remember that Asanteman should be number one, because now you are our precious President of Mother Ghana,” Daasebre Osei Bonsu II added.

In response, President Mahama, who attended the Akwasidae Festival to thank the Asanteman Council for their support during the 2024 elections, assured the gathering of his commitment to equitable development. He acknowledged the Ashanti Region’s significant contribution to his electoral success and pledged to ensure that ongoing and future projects across the kingdom are completed.

This exchange underscores the importance of collaboration between the government and traditional authorities in achieving national development goals.