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Asantehene cautions against excessive use of power
Kumasi, Oct. 08, Ghanadot/GNA - Otumfuo
Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, on Sunday implored Ghanaians in
leadership positions to be patriotic and work hard to
promote the well being of people.
He said they should not use their position to intimidate
people adding, "people in authority should avoid abusing the
powers vested in them to erode the confidence people have in
them".
Otumfuo Osei Tutu was speaking at the induction of Oheneba
Agyemang Badu, Atipimhene of Kumasi as Chancellor and Mr
Kwame Asiedu-Basoah, as Registrar of Kumasi Anglican
Diocese.
Oheneba Badu a former registrar of the diocese would now be
in-charge of administration while Mr Asiedu-Basoah would be
responsible for the properties and estates of the diocese.
The Asantehene said good leadership was crucial to realize
the nation's development goals and improve on the living
standards of the people.
He asked Oheneba Badu and Mr Asiedu-Badu to see their
appointments as a call to duty and not to lord over members
of the Anglican Church.
Right-Reverend Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, Anglican Bishop of
Kumasi, said it behoves Ghanaians to be law-abiding in all
their endeavours to enhance the campaign against
indiscipline.
"We should avoid drunk driving, bribery, human rights
abuses, vandalism and intolerance," he added.
Rt-Rev. Yinkah Sarfo urged Ghanaians to tolerate divergent
views to sustain peace in the country.
Oheneba Badu expressed appreciation to the Church for the
confidence reposed in them and pledged to work for the
church's growth.
GNA
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