Asantehene Calls On Former President Rawlings

Former President Jerry Rawlings and his vice, John Atta Mills have commended the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his commitment to the improvement of the lives of ordinary people. They also congratulated the Asantehene for his efforts at ensuring that the needy acquire formal education through the Otumfuo Education Fund. The two were speaking when the Asantehene paid a courtesy call on President Rawlings at his residence.

The visit, coming a few days after Flt Lt Rawlings paid a similar visit in Kumasi was to afford the chief an opportunity to see where the former President is staying and discuss issues of national concern with him. Professor Mills commended the Asantehene for his commitment to national development.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu said, as a former President, Jerry Rawlings has a lot of experience that must be tapped to enable the present government learn from the past. Former President Rawlings described the Asantehene as a cherished friend who is committed to improving the lot of Ghanaians.

He recalled earlier discussions he has had with the Asantehene on national issues when he visited Kumasi and welcomed the opportunity to continue discussions. Flt Lt Rawlings also commended the Asantehene for the establishment of the education fund, which he says will go a long way to improve the lot of the needy in society.