I work with whoever Ghanaians elect as President; I’m now working with Mahama – Asantehene declares in Canada
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reiterated that his allegiance is not to any political party but to the sovereign will of the people of Ghana.
Speaking at a gathering of the Asante community in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, the King stated that he works with every duly elected President and is currently collaborating with President John Dramani Mahama.
In a rare personal account, Otumfuo revealed that he has offered advice to every President since Jerry John Rawlings. He has worked with Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, John Dramani Mahama (first term), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and has now resumed his advisory role with President Mahama.
“My conviction is that any government elected by the people of Ghana, I have to work with the President and offer him my advice on the quiet,” Otumfuo stated.
“I work with whoever Ghanaians elect as President; I am now working with Mahama.”
The Asantehene noted with characteristic candour that while some presidents heed his counsel, others do not, but he prefers not to make such matters public.
Addressing the frequent political labels attached to his name, the King said he finds it amusing that he is sometimes branded as NDC, sometimes NPP, and even CPP.
“So sometimes they would brand me as NDC, the next time they would say I am NPP… And in all, I say, I like it and would even add that I am CPP. I do this to ensure there’s peace in Ghana,” he remarked, drawing applause from the audience.
Otumfuo’s visit to Toronto is part of a broader engagement focused on trade, investment, green energy, and institutional partnerships. He used the occasion to urge Ghanaians in the diaspora to remain connected to their cultural roots and serve as ambassadors for the country.
“Ghana is open for business, open for tourism, and open for collaboration,” he declared, calling on the diaspora to contribute actively to the nation’s development.
Editor:
Obiri-Yeboah
