A spokesperson for the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia
Kobi Ampem has endorsed the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party
(NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for President.Nana Akua Agyeman
Kromo, Asantehemaa Kyeame, endorsed Nana Addo speaking on behalf of the mother
of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu.
The chief linguist made the
comments when the wife of the NPP’s flagbearer, Rebecca Akufo-Addo paid a
courtesy call on the queenmother,
Nana Agyeman Kromo spoke of prayers
offered on behalf of Nana Akufo-Addo and the NPP towards attaining victory in
the upcoming elections. She noted that the Queen mother and her stool are
solidly behind Nana Akuffo Addo, indicating that Asanteman is changing and
change is coming.
“We’re in total support of all that you are doing. We
are asking for God’s blessing for this country. As we support you, we won’t turn
back. As for us, our statement is very short, we are for change. We are fully
behind you and we know that change is coming. As you continue with your tour, we
know everything will be successful. Just know you have our support.”
Mrs.
Rebecca Akufo-Addo is in the Ashanti region for a three-day tour, shortly after
her husband left the region.
She will meet with some queenmothers in the
region, as well as indigenes of selected constituencies, campaigning and
amassing votes for Nana Akufo Addo and the New Patriotic
Party.
Asantehene cautions chiefs against partisanship
The
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has however cautioned chiefs under his
jurisdiction to desist from partisan politics as he says such acts denigrate the
chieftaincy institution.
Addressing the final 2016 session of the Ashanti
Regional House of Chiefs in Kumasi, the Asantehene warned chiefs under his
jurisdiction not to meddle in politics.
His warning came as more than 60
chiefs across the country have publicly endorsed the candidature of the
governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) John Mahama and the NPP’s, Nana
Akufo-Addo ahead of the polls. |
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