The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (R) with Dr Johnson Asiama
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to both sides of Ghana’s political divide to put partisanship aside and support the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, and his team, describing the national bank as a collective trust that must be protected.
Speaking during a visit to the new Bank Square, the Asantehene said, “I will appeal to the nation, to both sides of the political divide, to give Dr Johnson Asiama and his team a chance.”
He urged Ghanaians to accord the Bank of Ghana leadership the respect and space needed to carry out their mandate professionally.
“Give them the respect and the space to perform their professional duties, support them along the right path and offer counsel as necessary for the good of the bank,” he added.
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Otumfuo stressed that the future of the Bank of Ghana affects every citizen, describing it as a shared responsibility with far-reaching consequences.
“This is our bank we have entrusted to them. It is our lives we have placed in their hands,” he noted.
The Asantehene warned that failure could have dire national consequences but expressed hope that success would bring prosperity.
“If they fail, we risk collapse. If they succeed, we walk in wealth and glory,” he said.
He made the remarks while appealing for national unity and bipartisan support for what he described as a crucial institution for Ghana’s economic stability.
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