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President Kufuor joins Asantehene to celebrate Akwasidae
Kumasi, Dec. 31, GNA – President John Agyekum Kufuor on
Sunday joined hundreds of well wishers and sympathisers to
pay homage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu 11, Asantehene during the
celebration of the last Akwasidae for 2006 at Manhyia Palace
in Kumasi.
President Kufuor was accompanied by his wife Theresa, Mr
Baleka Mbete, South African Speaker of Parliament, Ministers
of State, Parliamentarians and members of the Diplomatic
corps.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu clad in a traditional gold designed kente
cloth, rode in a palanquin amidst intermittent dancing from
the brazing sounds of “Fontomfrom” drums and “Atentenben”,
which were expertly played by the palace drummers who were
among his large retinue.
He went round the durbar grounds and greeted the people who
stood and showered praises and adorations to wish him well
for the future.
The Asantehene then sat in state to receive homage and gifts
from the people amidst continuous drumming and dancing by
“Nwomkro” and “Kete” groups.
Some of the guests who presented gifts praised the
Asantehene for his initiatives, especially in education,
health and culture and wished God’s blessings for him to
continue with the good works for Asanteman and the nation.
GNA
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