President John Mahama reassured the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of his determination to improve healthcare delivery and complete stagnant projects in the Ashanti Region.

The President said he will tackle the economic challenges confronting the nation.

Speaking at a durbar of the chiefs and people of Asanteman at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Sunday to mark the first Akwasidae of 2025, he expressed gratitude to the people for their support during the recent general election.

He assured the Asante King of his commitment to ensuring equitable distribution of national resources, stressing the need to invest in quality healthcare. 

President Mahama emphasised the necessity for broadening healthcare services, especially in times of disruptions in public healthcare facilities like strikes.

“In instances where public hospitals have been shut down due to labour disputes, military hospitals remain operational,” he said

“This is why we have taken the initiative to establish a second military hospital here in the Ashanti Region.”

He expressed concern over the abandonment of the project in the past eight years and affirmed his government’s commitment to seeing to its completion.

“The military hospital in this area has been neglected, but my administration has taken measures to ensure its completion to enhance healthcare provision in the Ashanti Region and beyond,” the President said.

“I recognise your high hopes, and I guarantee that we will strive to make Ghana a more favorable place for our progeny.”

 “Your trust in us during the recent election contributed to our resounding victory, and for that it is necessary to rely on me to fulfill my pledges.”

Daasebre Osei Bonsu, the Paramount Chief of Mampong Traditional Area, conveyed the sentiments of the Asantehene, saying: “We beseech you to always uphold the commitments and pledges you have made.”

 “I urge you to honour all your assurances to us in the illustrious Asante Kingdom.”

We have unwavering faith in your integrity that you shall not falter, and we will see through the realisation of all ongoing developmental initiatives within and beyond the Ashanti Kingdom.”