The Manhyia South Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, has reaffirmed the exceptional leadership and peacebuilding legacy of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, as the Asante Kingdom prepares to mark the 27th anniversary of his coronation in 2026.

According to Ofori Atta, the year 2026 has been specially dedicated to celebrating Otumfuo’s enduring contributions to peace and national development under the theme “Otumfuo, the Pillar of Peace.”

As part of the celebrations, a #PeaceConcert will be organized in honour of the Asantehene to highlight his unmatched role in promoting harmony and unity across Ghana.

Reflecting on a memorable moment in history, Ofori Atta recounted his honour of presenting the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin to President John Dramani Mahama.

The gold coin, he said, symbolizes peace and the Asantehene’s tireless efforts in conflict resolution and national reconciliation.

During that encounter, President John Dramani Mahama lauded Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a true “Pillar of Peace”, commending his pivotal mediation in resolving the protracted Dagbon chieftaincy conflict in northern Ghana a landmark intervention that restored stability and unity to the Dagbon Traditional Area after years of tension.

The President also acknowledged Otumfuo’s instrumental role in supporting Ghana’s economic stability, particularly in 2016 when the Asantehene facilitated discussions between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that led to the successful negotiation of an Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

Mahama credited that intervention as a turning point for Ghana’s economy, stating, “That was the programme which turned the economy around, because in 2016, almost for the first time in our history, we did zero central bank financing of the budget.”

Ofori Atta emphasised that these tributes and milestones underscore the Asantehene’s unique influence beyond the boundaries of Asanteman, noting that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s reign has been marked by peace, progress and unity.

He concluded by urging Ghanaians to join in celebrating Otumfuo’s legacy through the upcoming #PeaceConcert and other commemorative events, reaffirming that the Asantehene’s leadership continues to serve as a beacon of peace and stability for the nation and beyond.



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