As the nation gears up for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a rallying cry for vigilance to protect the democratic process.
Marking the culmination of his 25th anniversary since becoming the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool, he emphasised the crucial role of maintaining a stable environment.
The Asantehene stated that such a peaceful environment empowers citizens to make informed decisions for the betterment of the nation.
In his address on Sunday, May 12, he underscored the significance of safeguarding democracy amidst the political fervour that accompanies election campaigns.
“This year is another election year. Our political leaders are already on a campaign trail and intend many months of combating campaigning ahead.
"After all our past experiences, we should make sure that our democracy is saved," he stated.
He added, “Nonetheless, we need to know that we cannot take things for granted. We must be alert to avoid anything that will derail the electoral process.
“People need the right environment where they can make informed choices in the interest of the nation,” he stated.
He urged the populace to remain vigilant and prevent any actions that could undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
Let's reclaim environment from ravages of galamsey
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the momentous occasion also emphatically voiced the urgent need to heal the wounds inflicted upon the environment by illicit mining activities aka 'galamsey'.
He underscored the imperative to eradicate galamsey through every conceivable strategy.
Read more: ‘Reclamation of environment from ravages of galamsey must be our top priority’ – Asantehene
The Asantehene's discourse resonated with a profound sense of responsibility, urging the current generation to honour and preserve the environmental inheritance bestowed by their forebears.
“Our top priority must be the reclamation of our environment from the ravages of galamsey. We cannot be the generation that destroys the most gracious heritage bequeathed to us by our forefathers to satisfy the greed of a few miscreants. For whatever it takes we must defeat this scourge,” he said.
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