Diplomats pay respects to Asantehene:

Mr Ibrahim Khalil Omar, Ambassador of the State of Palestine and dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Ghana, led 37 members of the corps to pay their last respects to the late Otumfuo Opoku Ware the second. All of them later signed the book of condolence at the palace museum. Mr Omar, in a tribute, said the late Asantehene was a strong symbol of unity, peace and security, representing the leadership of a progressively rich culture, not only for the people of Asante but the entire nation of Ghana. "He played an important role in bringing peace and stability to Ghana", he said. His Grace Andre Dupuy, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio, representing the Vatican in Ghana, said the late Asantehene was a wise, able and competent ruler, an eminent statesman and a person who sought to bring about reconciliation and harmony among his own people and with the whole human family". "In him the nation of Ghana has lost an outstanding political leader and an ardent promoter of peace and justice", he said. He said the Asantehene's judicious and humane exercise of authority provides great inspiration for government leaders and becomes an excellent model for imitation. "I mourn with the Asante people and the nation of Ghana and offer my prayers on behalf of the Pope". The Diplomatic Corps later exchanged greetings with the Mamponghene, Nana Osei Bonsu and the Asantehemaa, Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem. More