Ashanti Region branch of GJA congratulates Asantehene

Kumasi (Ashanti Region) 4th May ?99

The Ashanti Region branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has asked Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to be a symbol of unity and reconciliation for Asanteman and the country as a whole.

In a congratulatory message issued by the Association in Kumasi and signed by its Secretary, Nana Osei Kyeretwie, following the enthronement of the Asantehene as the 19th King and 16th occupant of the Golden Stool, the Association pledged its support to play its role in the progress and development of Asanteman under his reign.

The statement said the late Asantehene, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, was a life patron of the Association and he practised an open door policy with people from all walks of life and endeared himself to many people who made contacts with him as well as the media in Asanteman.

The statement expressed the hope that Otumfuo Osei Tutu would continue with the cordial relationship that existed between Manhyia Palace and the media before the demise of the late Asantehene.

It promised that the media would continue to project the socio-economic development of Asanteman.