20th January 2025 9:35:02 AM
2 mins readPresident John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to use his diplomatic influence to support Ghana’s efforts to navigate its current economic challenges.
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Speaking at the first Akwasidae celebration of the year at the Manhyia Palace on January 19, President Mahama highlighted the severity of the nation’s financial difficulties. He outlined issues including high inflation, macroeconomic instability, a depreciating cedi, and Ghana’s exclusion from the international credit market due to a debt default.
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“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 more daunting than we have ever experienced in our history,” Mahama stated.
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Reflecting on his time in office from 2013 to 2017, Mahama acknowledged the Asantehene’s vital support during his previous administration, emphasizing how Otumfuo’s influence played a role in overcoming obstacles to restore economic growth.
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“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. Anytime I called on you, you didn’t hesitate. 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,” he added.
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President Mahama also pledged to prioritize development in the Ashanti Region by completing stalled infrastructure projects, particularly in healthcare, as part of his commitment to fostering growth.
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On behalf of the Asantehene, the Paramount Chief of the Mampong Traditional Area, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, encouraged Mahama to honour his promises to the people of Ghana.
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“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,” Daasebre Osei Bonsu II remarked.
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He expressed confidence in Mahama’s ability to deliver on his pledges, urging the President to ensure the completion of ongoing development projects both within the Ashanti Region and across the country.
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“We have absolute trust in you that you shall not let us down,” the chief concluded.
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