Ghana Is In Your Hands – Otumfuo to Chief Directors of RCCs
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils to take full responsibility for Ghana’s development, saying the success of decentralisation rests with them.
Addressing the delegation at the Manhyia Palace on August 5, 2026, His Majesty acknowledged that they coordinate activities across all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and therefore hold the key to national progress.
“You are in charge of policies introduced by political leaders. Your office is the foundation of decentralisation. If it fails to deliver its purpose, you are to blame. The politicians will come and go, but you remain in post.”
Asantehene urged them to see their role beyond title and to translate it into tangible development for citizens.
“Don’t regard the CD role as just a position. Let it translate into development. How are you getting water, electricity and good roads to the places that need them? Politicians make promises on campaign platforms, but the realisation rests on you,” he said.
Otumfuo cautioned them against keeping quiet in the face of wrong decisions for fear of losing their jobs.
“Make sure you give sound advice to the political heads. You often fear telling them the truth because you fear losing your jobs, but you will be held accountable for keeping quiet,” he warned.
He further advised them to document their objections if their advice is ignored by superiors.
“If deaf ears are turned to your advice, document it for future reference. Think about Ghana. Let us see the essence of decentralisation so that every corner of the country can taste and feel it,” His Majesty said.
The courtesy call was led by the Head of the Local Government Service, Prof. Lord Mensah, following training workshops for directors in the Ashanti Region.
Prof. Mensah described Chief Directors as the engine of governance and assured Otumfuo that measures had been instituted to ensure the smooth running of MMDAs.
The delegation included Felicia Dapaah Boakye, Chief Director of the Local Government Service; Lawyer Owusu Amoah, Chief Director of the Ashanti RCC; Jemima Lomotey, Chief Director of the Western North RCC; S.S. Agbeve, Chief Director of the Oti RCC; Rachel Fosua, Chief Director of the Western RCC; Alhaji Avona Mohammed Akape, Chief Director of the Volta RCC; and Rev. Dr Harry Kwatei Owoo, Chief Director of the Greater Accra RCC.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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