General News of Monday, 5 November 2018Source: Myjoyonline.comCommonwealth is finest creation of modern history - OtumfuoAsantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu IIThe Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has described the Commonwealth as the “finest creation of modern history.”Speaking at a durbar in honour of the visiting Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in Manhyia, Sunday, the Ashanti King paid glowing tributes to the Commonwealth and its head for championing the cause of education, development and promotion of human rights of members. His kind words for the global association comes at a time when the heir apparent Prince Charles has been elected as the next Commonwealth head to take over from his mother Queen Elizabeth. With over 2.3 billion population most of whom are within the youth bracket, the Commonwealth remains an enduring vehicle for growth and development among member states. This the Asantehene fully recognizes as he challenges Prince Charles to continue the good works began by the Queen. A champion of charity, clean environment, the Prince Wales is expected to add on to the successes chalked by his mother.

Source: GhanaWeb November 05, 2018 19:18 UTC