President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to support him in addressing the economic challenges confronting the country.
He made the appeal when he visited the Manhyia Palace to participate in the Akwesidae.
He commended the traditional ruler for his contribution towards our economic growth.
The President stated that he remains committed to advancing development in the Ashanti Region.
He promised to also complete stalled and abandoned infrastructure projects, particularly in the healthcare sector.
“Our nation, Ghana, is facing a dire economic crisis, and while this is not the first time we have been in such a crisis,. This particular crisis is characterised by a high rate of inflation, macroeconomic instability, a depreciating currency, and a debt default that has shut us out of the international credit market. Ghanaian culture-inspired products
“It’s a more daunting challenge than we have ever experienced in our history. Your Royal Majesty, as a former president between 2013 and 2017, we faced macroeconomic instability, and I remember some of the times we had obstacles in our way of bringing stability to our economy and restoring economic growth.
“I had the privilege of calling on you to use your influence and diplomacy to smoothen the path so that it could open up the path towards prosperity and progress, and anytime I called on you, you didn’t hesitate. And I would like to thank you for your cooperation. I enjoyed it with you at that time.
“As we have inherited a difficult economic situation, I will be calling on you again from time to time. And I know that anytime I call on you, you will not hesitate so that we work together to put our nation back on its feet.”
The Asantehene, on his part, asked President Mahama to fulfil all promises made to Ghanaians.
The paramount chief of the Mampong Traditional Area, Dasebre Osei Bonsu II, spoke on behalf of the Asantehene, saying, “We would like you to please remember always the undertakings and promises you have made. I implore you to fulfil all your promises to us in the great Asante Kingdom.
“We have absolute trust in you that you shall not let us down. All ongoing developmental projects within the kingdom and across all kingdoms, you will fulfil them.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
