Asantehene Osei Tutu II meets World Bank VP, criticizes Accra's bureaucracy, seeks local project control for Ashanti.

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed distrust in politicians for Ashanti region's development and met with the World Bank Vice President on January 10, 2025. He emphasized the need for infrastructure and better local coordination, suggesting the project coordinator reside in Kumasi to improve efficiency. The Asantehene also called for a social contract to drive development, highlighting frustration with bureaucratic delays from Accra.

January 11, 2025
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