Gonja king calls for stronger collaboration with Asante Kingdom to promote peace and development
Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, called for stronger collaboration with the Asante Kingdom during a courtesy call on Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. He stated, "This visit reflects my desire of promoting unity and stronger collaboration with the Ashanti Kingdom in keeping with our ancient kinship as 'ntafor'. We are deeply grateful to Your Royal Majesty and the people of Ashanteman for the warm reception and hospitality extended to us." The Yagbonwura described the meeting as "far more than a ceremonial visit," calling it "a reunion of two great Royal Houses whose destinies have been connected for more than three centuries."
The visit coincided with the Awukudae Festival. The Yagbonwura also appealed to "all Nananom in Ghana to take the opportunity to prove to sceptics that the chieftaincy institution is ready to take the appropriate steps to better the lot of its community members." He emphasized that traditional authorities have a responsibility to preserve customs and traditions, which he described as important for protecting Ghana's cultural heritage and supporting tourism and socio-economic development.
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The Gonja King, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has called for stronger collaboration with the Asante Kingdom to promote peace and development.
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