President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to meet with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as part of his approach to addressing the current economic challenges facing Ghana.

During the Akwasidae celebration at the Manhyia Palace on January 19, 2025, President Mahama highlighted the significant role the Asantehene played in assisting his previous government with tackling economic issues.

“Our nation, Ghana, is facing a dire economic crisis. While this is not the first time we have been in such a crisis, this particular one is characterised by a high rate of inflation, macroeconomic instability, a depreciating currency, and a debt default which has shut us out of the international credit market.

“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 obstacles we encountered in our efforts to bring stability to our economy and restore economic growth.

“I had the privilege of calling on you to use your influence and diplomacy to smooth the path towards prosperity and progress. Anytime I called on you, you didn’t hesitate. I would like to thank you for the cooperation I enjoyed with you at that time,” President Mahama stated.

He continued: “As we have inherited a difficult economic situation, I will be calling on you again from time to time. I know that anytime I call on you, you will not hesitate to work together to put our nation back on its feet.”“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,” the Paramount Chief of the Mampong Traditional Area, Dasebre Osei Bonsu II, spoke on behalf of the Asantehene.