The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has extended his best wishes to Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, ahead of Saturday’s elections.
Dr. Bawumia, accompanied by his running mate, visited the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday to formally express gratitude to the Asantehene for his “wise counsel and encouragement” as he concludes his campaign.
Addressing Dr. Bawumia, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed appreciation for the gesture, recalling the Vice President’s earlier visit to seek his blessings before starting the campaign.
“Before you started, you were here to inform me about your decision to contest for President. And before you started your campaign, you were here again to inform me and seek my blessings,” the Asantehene remarked.
The Asantehene commended Dr. Bawumia for conducting a decent, issues-based campaign, highlighting the NPP’s achievements and future plans.
“I’m happy that you have done exactly what you assured me you’d do. I thank God that you have completed your campaign successfully in all 275 constituencies. The rest is in the hands of God,” said Otumfuo.
On the upcoming election, Otumfuo reaffirmed his earlier prayers and blessings for Dr. Bawumia, urging him to trust in God’s sovereignty.
“My son, remain faithful in God because it is God who installs kings. You have done your part to sell what the party has done for Ghana and what you also want to do to continue,” he noted. “I have already blessed you. As you are here, I will bless you again. I urge you to place your affairs in the hands of God, for God’s power to manifest.”
The Asantehene also advised Dr. Bawumia and Dr. Opoku Prempeh to remain united and work harmoniously.
“I want to advise you and your running mate that you should continue to work together and stay united. I pray to God and our ancestors to stay behind you so that whatever you are doing will be successful,” he added.
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