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April 24, 2026

 

Office of the President

The Republic of Ghana

 

Your Excellency,

RE: RESPONSE TO INVITATION TO THE 27TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF HIS MAJESTY THE ASANTEHENE

It is with great honour and appreciation that I acknowledge receipt of the invitation from the Office of the

President of the Republic of Ghana to participate in the celebrations marking the 27th Anniversary of the

Accession to the Golden Stool of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, including the Gala Dinner in honour of this

distinguished occasion.

I wish to convey my sincere gratitude to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana and the

Government of Ghana for this gracious invitation and for the continued commitment demonstrated toward the

recognition and strengthening of traditional leadership, as well as for Ghana’s broader role in promoting African

unity, cooperation, and development through the elevation of cultural and traditional institutions.

It is with sincere regret that I must inform Your Excellency that urgent obligations within my office have

necessitated a revision of my travel arrangements at very short notice, and I am therefore unable to attend the

celebrations in person.

This decision has not been taken lightly, given the importance of the occasion and the high esteem in which I

hold both the Government of Ghana and the Ashanti Kingdom. I remain deeply appreciative of Ghana’s

consistent leadership in advancing initiatives that promote continental solidarity and empower traditional

authorities as key stakeholders in Africa’s governance and development architecture.

In light of my inability to attend, I have designated a Special Envoy to represent me at the celebrations and to

convey my greetings, respect, and best wishes to the organisers and participants on my behalf.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Prince Estifanos Matewos

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