See 1946 souvenir programme of when Ga Mantse hosted Asantehene Prempeh II

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister for Energy and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency, has shared a piece of history dating as far back as 1946.

NAPO, as he is affectionately called, posted a souvenir programme of a durbar that underlined historical relations between the Ashantis and the Ga people.

The document, posted on his social media handles, captured details of a durbar in honour of the then Asantehene, Otumfuo Sir Agyeman Prempeh II, who was to be hosted by the then Ga Mantse.

The durbar was to be held at the Old Polo Ground in Accra on July 25, 1946.

"The Ga Mantse and his Chiefs arrive in State at the Old Polo Grounds at 8 a.m. to receive the Guest of Honour, the Asantehene and his Chiefs.

"The Asantehene and his Chiefs, led by linguist of the Ga State arrive in state at 10 a.m. to greet the assembled Chiefs.

"The Ga Mantse and his Chiefs return greetings," the programme lineup read in parts.

It noted that the arrivals of both the Ga Mantse and his guest was to be accorded the routine of all present being up standing and the "firing of three volleys of musketry."

Relations between the two states is set to be rekindled with the official visit on June 9 of the current Asantehene to Accra.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will be hosted by Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

NAPO, paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse on June 7 with days to the arrival of the Asantehene to Accra.

In reverence to custom and tradition, I called upon the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II in his residence today. I am grateful for the warm reception and we shall continue to work together, embracing our differences and commonalities for Ghana’s well-being. pic.twitter.com/aeJFaIkHUE

— Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (@MatthewOPrempeh) June 7, 2024