Kumasi (Ashanti Region) 12 July '99

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has been appointed as life Chief Adviser of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) by the National Executive.

The Asantehene has also been made a member of the Neoplan branch of the GPRTU in Kumasi.

Mr Aaron Osei Boakye, Ashanti Regional Vice-Chairman, announced this when he presented a VIP card of the Union and membership card of the Neoplan branch to the Asantehene during a courtesy call on him by the regional and Neoplan Executives at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi on Saturday.

Mr Kwaku Asiedu, secretary of the Neoplan branch commended the Asantehene for his keen interest in the transport sector and said the union cherished his wise counselling and advice.

On behalf of the Union, he wished the Asantehene long Life and a successful reign.

The Asantehene called for probity and accountability by the Executives, and urged them to exhibit transparency in all their activities to win the confidence of their members.

He noted that the GPRTU had played immense role in the transport sector, and this had had significant impact on commercial activities, health, education and various sectors of national life.

The Asantehene advised members of the Union to be cautious, avoid reckless driving, and maintain their vehicles to minimise the spate of accidents.