Asantehemaa Is Blessed – Bawumia
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, Asantehemaa, as a blessing to Asanteman and the nation.
According to the former Vice President of Ghana, God purposely gave her as a gift to the Asante Kingdom and Ghana.
Dr Bawumia made the remarks during his first courtesy visit to Her Majesty at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 17, 2026.
“God put you in this seat. You are blessed, and I pray that God will preserve you, give you long life and good health,” he stated.
Dr Bawumia was accompanied by over 30 Members of Parliament, executives of the NPP, founding members of the party, former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), and party supporters.
Notable among them were former Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu; Bantama MP, Francis Asenso-Boakye; Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei; Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the flagbearer, Akosua Manu; and Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiama.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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