Otumfuo sitting in state in London
THE
ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, marked the Akwasidae Festival for Asanteman in
London last Sunday.
The
King who is on a short visit to the United Kingdom (UK) marked the festive occasion
in grand style.
Otumfuo
arrived at the durbar grounds to a rapturous applause from the Ghanaian
community in the UK.
The
Ghana High Commissioner to UK, Paapa Owusu Ankomah, and other dignitaries were
at the function.
Some
dignitaries, including chiefs, were given the chance to pay homage to the Ashanti
monarch.
Otumfuo
entreated Ghanaians to unite as one people to help develop the country.
He
was of the view that the country’s development would be accelerated if the
citizenry worked together.
The
Asantehene said Ghanaians were one people with a common destiny, for which
reason they should always stay united.
He
said the government cannot develop the country alone, stressing the need for
the people to offer their support.
Papa
Owusu Ankomah also enumerated some of the government’s policies and called for
support from all.
According
to him, national growth required the efforts of every Ghanaian so the people
must act accordingly.
The programme, which was massively attended, was also used to showcase some of the rich Ashanti culture.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi
