Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has emphasized his preference for independent development efforts in Kumasi, stating he will not rely on Ghanaian politicians for the city's progress.The Asantehene made this assertion during a courtesy visit by the World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana.

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He called on the World Bank to support infrastructure improvements in Kumasi, particularly highlighting the need for a mass transit system to ease congestion and boost economic activity."Kumasi has grown significantly in population. The rapid transport system you're proposing has been delayed since 2015 due to bureaucratic hurdles.

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We need to act now because the increased population and vehicular congestion are stifling economic development," Otumfuo Osei Tutu II remarked.The Asantehene further stressed the importance of effective infrastructure as a catalyst for development and expressed his intention to bypass political processes to achieve this."If we have the right infrastructure, everything else will fall in place.

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I do not wish to depend on politicians for the development of Kumasi," he stated.Proposing an alternative approach, he added, "Let’s establish a social contract that directly supports these development initiatives so we can get it done."His remarks underscore a call for collaborative partnerships with global institutions like the World Bank to drive Kumasi’s transformation, independent of political

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influence.

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