Kumasi (Ashanti Region) 12 March '99

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has sent a message of condolence to the Kumasi Traditional Council and the Asanteman on the death of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Opoku Ware the second. A release signed by Mr Fred Essilfie, the Public Relations Officer, said the KMA has learnt with shock and dismay, the death of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Opoku Ware the second. It said the assembly shares in the bereavement of the Kumasi Traditional Council and Asanteman and expressed its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved Royal Family. "It is the expectation of the KMA that Asanteman will continue to enjoy the peace and tranquillity that characterised the reign of Otumfuo Opoku Ware and that the next King will continue with the sound policies and good work embarked upon by the departed Asantehene", the statement said.