Historic visit by Asantehene to Ga State is a unifying testament

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Titus Glover, has hailed the visit of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the Ga state as a significant step towards fostering unity and resolving conflicts.

The historic visit, which took place on Sunday, was celebrated with a grand durbar organized by Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. The event aimed to bolster friendship, collaboration, and community development between the two traditional kingdoms.

The visit also follows Ga Mantse’s recent participation in the 25th-anniversary celebration of Otumfuo’s ascension to the throne and his 74th birthday celebration.

In an interview with the media, Mr. Glover emphasized the importance of friendship in chieftaincy. He described the visit as a testament to the critical role of fostering unity and addressing conflicts within traditional leadership structures.

He noted that Otumfuo’s vast experience on the throne and his ability to organise and resolve conflicts make him a valuable mentor for the Ga Mantse, who is relatively new to the throne. Mr. Glover expressed his admiration for the Asantehene’s gesture, stating that it is a significant honour for the Ga state to receive such a prominent visitor.

The minister believes that this visit will strengthen the relationship between the Asante and Ga kingdoms, leading to mutual benefits and enhanced cooperation in various developmental endeavors.

“Otumfuo has been on the throne, he has seen all that goes into the chieftaincy, how to organise people. How to resolve conflict. And I think that Nii Ga is just a few years away.”

“That means he has something he can learn from and Asantehene does not visit anywhere at a time. For him to take a step to visit you in your kingdom or state, it means he has valued that relationship,” he said.