Politics of Saturday, 23 November 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghOtumfuo calls for cool heads over Dec 17 referendum 'heat'play videoAsantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II with Vice President Dr Mahamudu BawumiaThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has added his voice to the ongoing debate ahead of the December 17 referendum on whether or not political parties should be allowed to sponsor candidates at local level elections. Delivering a lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Friday evening [November 22, 2019], the Asantehene called for cool heads. Otumfuo Osei said it may be worth recalling that the 1992 constitution was forged at a time of considerable scepticism about political parties. By allowing them adequate representation, we shall accord them the right role to hold the balance between the contesting political parties and help restrain them from any excesses. " Also at the same lecture, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II advised politicians not to see going into politics as a way of going to make wealth but a service to the nation.

Source: GhanaWeb November 23, 2019 01:41 UTC