Fiercely protect Ghana’s democracy – Otumfuo charges Armed Forces

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to continue to fiercely protect the country’s democracy. “We trust our military have the training they need and won’t replicate the unconstitutional changes in government witnessed in the West Africa sub-region. We have a constitutionally accepted procedure in changing government every four years,” he said.

Otumfuo said this when the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Counsel
Major General Onwona was at the Manhyia Palace to officially inform Asantehene of his appointment and seek his blessings and counsel in undertaking his duties.

Accompanying him were Brigadier General Charles Agyemang Prempeh, General Officer Commanding the Central Command; Brigadier General R.L Mensah, Commander of the Kumasi Military Hospital; Brigadier General Y. Salifu, Deputy Chief Staff Officer for Plans and Policy at Army Headquarters; and staff officers from Army Headquarters and Central Command Headquarters.

Congratulations
Otumfuo congratulated him on his appointment, and assured him of his prayers to succeed. “We thank God for how far he has brought you. I know that all the military officers will assist you in your administration. I will support you with my prayers.”

Peace
In his speech, Major General Onwona thanked His Majesty for his support to the Central Command which enabled the command to function effectively. “I have already been to the Central Command. His Majesty was credited for the peace witnessed within the domains of the command. I want to take this opportunity to thank Otumfuo for the help he has been giving to the military here,” he said.

He assured Otumfuo that the military would provide the necessary assistance to enhance the security of the Ashanti Region. Major General Onwona presented a customised Ghana Army plaque to Otumfuo.