President Akufo-Addo’s contributions to education have been hailed as unmatched by the Paramount Chiefs and Queenmothers of the Ashanti Region during his three-day tour of the area.
The traditional leaders warmly welcomed the President, affectionately referring to him as their “Precious President.” They expressed gratitude for his efforts in advancing the region’s development throughout his tenure.
“‘Nana, you have done a lot. Nana, you have done well.’ Your contribution to education is unparalleled. The number of children who have had the chance to get secondary education. How can we forget. We know that it’s constitutional for you to leave, otherwise we would have wanted you to stay in office,” one chief said, lauding the Free Senior High School initiative and its transformative impact.
Highlighting other achievements, the traditional leaders also praised the President for improving infrastructure in the region.
“Let’s talk about roads. The long travel distances that we would travel have been cut short. Otherwise, the body pains we experienced were tough,” a chief remarked, acknowledging the government’s road projects.
The chiefs and queenmothers further commended the President for overseeing the completion of 18 hospitals in the region, some of which have already been commissioned and are operational.
“We thank you for 18 hospitals out of which you have completed some and you have been commissioning already and people are already in it working,” another leader noted.
President Akufo-Addo, in response, expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the traditional leaders’ support. Speaking on Tuesday, November 26, he recognized their partnership as a key factor in the success of his administration.
The President also acknowledged the contributions of his appointees from the Ashanti Region, emphasizing their dedication to serving the nation.
The chiefs and queenmothers, in turn, praised the strategic appointments of individuals from the region to key government positions, crediting their work for furthering the development of Asanteman.