Whenever My Expertise Failed, Asantehene’s Intervention Did The Magic- Akufo-Addo

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has credited the efforts and intervention of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for a smooth tenure during his administration.

According to him, some of the challenges were inherited from the previous administration and failed to succumb to his government’s expertise and countermeasures.

They were always remedied by the interventions and application of the counsels of the King, he said.

“I inherited about three challenges that were of grave concern to the country. I did everything possible but couldn’t resolve them… Had it not been for the intervention of Otumfuo, this wouldn’t have been possible.”

One of the challenges, he named, was the Dagbon Chieftaincy dispute.

“The Dagbon crisis was Paramount to them.  As Chairman of the Eminent Chiefs, Otumfuo resolved the conflict for peace to prevail in Dagbon to date. It is one of the greatest achievements of my government.”

Nana Akufo-Addo stated that many of His Majesty’s initiatives are not for public disclosure.

“There are a lot His Majesty did and said which I can’t put out. He counselled and directed me. I thank him for his counselling over the eight years. He never turned his back on me. He held a cordial relationship with me. I am grateful for that.”

These were conveyed when Otumfuo visited the former Head of state at his residence on June 3, 2025.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/