The Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The visit forms part of the Speaker’s working engagement with the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and is aimed at strengthening collaboration between the legislative arm of government and traditional authority.
During the meeting, the Speaker expressed his gratitude to the Asantehene for his wise counsel and support, and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that democracy is deepened in Ghana’s governance system. The Asantehene, in his response, cautioned politicians about overly monetizing the electoral process, emphasizing that this practice breeds corruption.
The meeting between the two dignitaries is a significant step in fostering a strong relationship between the government and traditional leaders in the Ashanti Region. The Speaker’s visit highlights the importance of collaboration and mutual respect between the legislative arm of government and traditional authority in promoting peace, development, and national progress .
– Strengthening Collaboration: The Speaker and the Asantehene discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between the legislative arm of government and traditional authority.
– Promoting Peace and Development: The meeting aimed to promote peace, development, and national progress through mutual respect and cooperation.
– Caution Against Monetization: The Asantehene cautioned politicians about the dangers of monetizing the electoral process, emphasizing that it breeds corruption.
– Commitment to Democracy: The Speaker reaffirmed his commitment to deepening democracy in Ghana’s governance system.
The Speaker’s visit to the Asantehene is a significant gesture that underscores the importance of building strong relationships between government officials and traditional leaders in promoting development and peace in the country.
