‘We hold you in high esteem’ – Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs to Bawumia

The Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs has expressed high regard for Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

They said this when the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) met them as part of his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region.

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, Occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman indicated that “For the record, you are the first dignitary, external dignitary that is a nonmember of the house and nonmember of Asanteman who is paying us a visit and nananom especially some of the queen mothers were here before 9 am.”

“This shows for the record the high esteem that we accord you and hold you.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Bawumia has promised to pay living allowances to paramount and divisional chiefs as well as queen mothers if he is elected president.

He said this will help empower them to support the government’s business.

The Vice President insisted that his administration would give traditional authorities the needed financial support to make their activities effective for national development.