Otumfuo Sends High Commissioner Prof Obiri-Danso Off With His Blessings

Ghana’s High Commissioner to India, Prof Kwasi Obiri-Danso, has received the blessings of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to pursue his new mandate.

At a send-off event held at the Manhyia Palace on October 5, 2025, His Majesty wished him nothing short of the best and success.

His Majesty expressed his strong desire to see him succeed in his endeavour, saying, “We pray we get the good results from him and he be successful.”

The King also shared some counsel he had given to the former Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where Otumfuo is Chancellor.

“I have given him an assignment. I said, Kwasi, you know the state of the university as you go. India has technology, please make sure my university benefits. Make sure that Kumasi benefits, and make sure that Ghana benefits.

“That is the charge on him. He has talked to me previously about things the University can benefit from India, and Ghana can also benefit from India. I know that he is not going to let me down and Ghana down.”

The Asantehene hosted the send-off event attended by past and present VCs and Provosts, purposely to honour the appointee for his contribution towards the development of the KNUST.

It was also graced by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II and his wife.

Story by Hajara Fuseini