The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, has called for the support of Britain in Ghana’s quest to prevail against poverty, illiteracy and diseases.
Additionally, Britain could take advantage of its plans to exit the European Union in what is commonly known as Brexit to increase its investment and bilateral cooperation with Ghana.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu made the call at a durbar in honour of the visiting Prince of Wales and his wife, Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla.
The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, who is now the Head of the Commonwealth and an heir apparent to the British monarchy, was at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as part of his activities during his four (4)-day official visit to Ghana.
Accompanied by his wife, Camila, the Duchess of Cormwall, Prince Charles first held a closed door meeting with the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace to discuss matters of mutual and bilateral interest to the Ashanti region in parricular, and the British Monarchy towards strengthening the long standing relationship existing between the Asantes and Britain dating back to the colonial era.
The two royals later attended a grand durbar of Asanteman composed of the Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu, paramount chiefs from some of the about 59 paramountcies stretching into the Bono-Ahafo region and other traditional leaders.
The visit coincided with the 8th Akwasidai which is the last but one on the Asante’s traditional Calender for the year.
Also present were people from all walks of life including tourists, politicians, the security services and a section of the general public while Prince Charles’ entourage led by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Ian Walker.
The visitors were thrilled with a variety of traditional music such as Kate and Adowa, Fontonfrom and Nmwomkro interspersed with beautiful dancing skills of the local people.
Prince Charles presented gifts to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu for the celebration of the Akwasidai. In a brief remark, Prince Charles praised the Asantehene for his contribution to Ghana’s democracy.
The Asantehe, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, lauded Britain and Ghana for turning their once hostile relationship during the colonial period into a mutually beneficial one up to this time.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu wished Prince Charles a happy 70th birthday which falls on the 14th of this month.
Story by Nicholas Osei Wusu
