Otumfuo Calls for Fresh Meeting to Resolve Lingering GIMPA Leadership Issue

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has called for a fresh meeting to resolve a lingering issue of leadership at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

Speaking at the climax of GIMPA’s 65th anniversary celebration in Accra on November 11, 2026, he emphasised the need for reconciliation between the current rector, Prof Samuel Kwaku Bonsu and former rector Prof Stephen Adei over a past disagreement between the two.

Otumfuo noted that the institution still needed the advice and support of its experienced leaders, and that the current leadership was ready to listen.

“But we haven’t revealed all the history. I think there’s still more. My son, we have to meet again. We have to. Whatever it is, they (GIMPA leadership) will still need your (Prof Adei) advice and support, and I’m sure they are all prepared to listen to you,” he said.”

Referencing the disagreement, Asantehene said it could still be resolved.

“This issue that happened some years ago can still be resolved. It should be out of your mind. Leave it, forget about it. He will resolve it. Don’t take it to heart again,” he urged Prof Adei.

“You still bear the title of Mr GIMPA, and that cannot be taken away from you.”

Present were Nananom, Prof. Yaw Agyeman Badu, Chairman of the Governing Council; Prof. Samuel Kwaku Bonsu, Rector; Prof. Ebenezer Adaku, Deputy Rector; Prof. Stephen Adei, former Rector; Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo; and Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah, former Defence Minister.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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