After 20 years: Read what Akufo-Addo wrote about Asantehene

General News of Saturday, April 20, 2019

Source: 3news.com

2019-04-20

President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo Dankwa praised her long-time friend, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, giving her a complimentary tribute on the occasion of her 20th birthday on the throne of the kingdom. ; Asante.

The President has gone back in history and recognized the well-deserved aspect of Assantehene as the "Solomon King" of modern times and his ability to make Asanteman a model traditional state.

"From his lawyer days to those of Leader of the Opposition, he has been a source of sound and consistent advice. That has not changed since I was President of the Republic, "said President Akufo-Addo.

Read his complete congratulatory message below

On April 26, 1999, my good friend Barima Kwaku Duah, a member of the Osei and Opoku royal family and member of the Oyoko clan, became Asantehene as 16th occupant of the golden stool, taking the name of founder of the Golden Stool. Asanteman and 1st Asantehene, the legendary Opemsuo Osei Tutu, who will call Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in the lineage of the great kings Asante.

Fully dressed from head to toe in the Batakarikesee, he enlisted that day at the Kumasi Sports Stadium to follow the traditions and trails of his predecessors and to make Asanteman a model traditional state in our world. country.

I was present that day and I think that, in the opinion of all, we can deduce that he lived and continues to live up to this noble enterprise.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Ghana, I join all the supporters in warmly congratulating Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ababio on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his ascent to the large golden stool.

It has been an extraordinary journey for him so far, with his imprints firmly engraved on many aspects of Asanteman's life, and even of our nation, whose results are evident to all of us.

Contribute to ensuring access to education through the Otumfuo Education Fund, participate in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS, revitalize the institution of chieftaincy and , recently, chair the Committee of Eminent Leaders, help bring peace, Finally, Dagbon and the installation of a new Yaa-Na are just a few of his many achievements and successes as Asantehene.

From his advocacy years to those of Leader of the Opposition, he was a source of sound and consistent advice. This has not changed since I became President of the Republic.

I pray to God that the Almighty continues to bless him with wisdom, good health, long life, prosperity and, of course, many more years on the throne. My hope is that our friendship will continue to remain strong.

Again, Nana Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, congratulations, and I am confident that your best years and those of Asanteman, and even Mother Ghana herself, are waiting for us.

Happy 20th birthday. Enjoy each game.