Otumfuo Osei Tutu
The Amoamanhene, Nana Agyenim Boateng, a representative of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sternly warned politicians not to politicize the development of Kumasi.
He stated that politicians in Kumasi
should put the interest of the city ahead of their various political parties.
Nana Agyenim Boateng, in an interview
with Nhyira
Fm, said Kumasi-based politicians in the past were interested in the
growth of the city and that contributed to the tremendous development in the city.
He, therefore, stressed the need for
politicians in the city to work together to develop the city at all times.
Nana Agyenim Boateng is the representative
of Otumfuo on the committee that is ensuring the re-development of Kejetia.
Ashanti Regional National Democratic
Congress (NDC) Chairman, Andrews Nana Akwasi, threatened to organize
demonstration against the Kejetia project.
He accused the Kumasi Metropolitan
Assembly (KMA) of delaying the re-opening of the Kejetia Project, saying “if
they fail to open it in two weeks’ time, we shall hit the streets.”
Nana Agyenim Boateng, who is the
chairman of the Kejetia Validation Committee, said the intended action of the
NDC, led by the NDC Chairman, is wrong.
“All the processes that are needed to
ensure the smooth re-opening of Kejetia are being followed so I am surprised
about the NDC chairman’s threat. This is a project that is dear to the heart of
Otumfuo and all the necessary processes are being followed strictly to ensure
its success.
“The Kejetia traders have been
validated and other issues are also being addressed so the facility would be
opened to the public soon,” the chief said.
Nana Agyenim Boateng stressed that there is no need for the NDC to demonstrate against the project due to political reasons.
From I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr. Kumasi
