Metropolitan Chief Executive of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kojo Bonsu has rendered an unqualified apology to the Kumasi Traditional Council and Nananom of Asanteman.
Kojo Bonsu's apology comes on the heels of recent renunciation of him by the Kumasi Traditional Council after the council members raised concerns over developments in the metropolis.
In his apology statement, Mr. Bonsu pledged to "take all the necessary traditional steps to repair and protect" his relationship with Nananom (the traditional council).
The Manhyia Palace on Monday severed ties with the Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Kojo Bonsu for disrespecting Otumfour Osei Tutu, the Overlord of Asanteman.
Asanteman, in demonstrating its level of annoyance over the lack of respect for the Great King last week Thursday slaughtered a sheep and summoned the KMA Boss to appear before Asanteman to answer certain queries against him on Monday.
The action taken against Mr Bonsu was sparked by his unilaterally removal of Chief of Amoaman, Nana Agyenim Boateng who is Otumfour’s representative on the board of the Kejetia Market project which is currently under construction without informing the king about his action.
Otumfour nominated the chief to represent him after issues of corruption and embezzlement of funds was leveled against Kojo Bonsu.
Read full statement below:
APOLOGY TO THE KUMASI TRADITIONAL COUNCIL AND NANANOM OF ASANTEMAN
I have taken notice of concerns raised by Nananom of the Kumasi Traditional Council over recent developments in the metropolis.
I wish to render an unqualified apology to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Nananom for any actions and inactions on my part, which may have incurred their displeasure.
Since assuming office as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of Kumasi, I have enjoyed tremendous support and cooperation from Nananom.
Together, we have developed a healthy working relationship as stakeholders in the collective pursuit of the development, peace and progress of the Kumasi Metropolis.
I shall therefore continue to cherish my relationship with Nananom and take all the necessary traditional steps to repair and protect same.
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