Otumfuo Storms Rawlings’ Ridge Residence To Pay Him A Visit

Former President Jerry John Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings have lauded the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II for their show of statesmanship at the durbar of chiefs held in Kyebi on Thursday.

The two set the ambiance of unity and reciprocity. Earlier Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II had visited the Asantehene with a trending picture which they had dressed in a uniform including the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Exhibition of culture by the eminent traditional rulers was inspirational and a great motivation for national peace and cohesion.

Flt Lt Rawlings and Mrs. Rawlings made comments when Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and a delegation of chiefs called on them at their residence at Ridge in Accra on Friday.

The former President said the gestures by the two traditional rulers would put to an end on those who tend to take negative advantage of the healthy rivalry between the two kingdoms.

He noted that there are some whose interests are parochial and not nationalistic as opposed to those whose pursuits are always patriotic and all-embracing, stating the two leaders had chosen a path that will send a strong signal of unity to all Ghanaians.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings commended the Otumfuo and the Okyehene for the tone of their addresses at the colorful durbar which was attended by President Akufo Addo, leading politicians, business people and a cross-section of Ghanaians as well as international guests.

She stated that the addresses were inspiring, passionate and aroused a sense of patriotism and nationalism that was electrifying.

The Otumfuo had earlier paid a courtesy call on the President to deliberate on issues known private but to seal national unity.