{"id":5090,"date":"2024-04-23T08:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=5090"},"modified":"2024-04-23T08:14:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:14:51","slug":"frema-opare-donates-gh%c2%a2200k-to-asanteman-queen-mothers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=5090","title":{"rendered":"Frema Opare donates GH\u00a2200k to Asanteman queen mothers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has supported the Asanteman Queen Mothers\u2019 Day and Food Fair by donating GH\u00a2200,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The donation is intended to bolster women\u2019s involvement in traditional governance, particularly among the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addressing the queen mothers in the Ashanti Region on Monday, Osei-Opare emphasised the importance of advocating for increased female representation across various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet us continue to advocate for a deliberate effort, for more women in all facets of our national discourse; management levels in the public sector, religious organisations, schools, private sector organisations among others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osei-Opare used the occasion to appeal to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to lend his support for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the Asanteman Queen Mothers\u2019 Day and Food Fair in the Ashanti Region, Osei-Opare commended Otumfuo\u2019s efforts in fostering greater female participation in governance within the Ashanti kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDuring your reign as Asantehene, we have seen visible signs of more queen mothers being actively involved in the management of the Ashanti kingdom,\u201d she noted. \u201cQueen mothers are now allowed to attend Asanteman Council meetings, which is a deliberate effort to empower women.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acknowledging Otumfuo Osei Tutu II\u2019s influential leadership style, Osei-Opare appealed to him to advocate for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill, currently under review in parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-c83c4800a579fbb7718d9d3be7c5a8e7 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SupoGFCWLL0?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNana, your leadership style not only inspires confidence but also sets a powerful example for the next generation of male leaders to follow,\u201d Frema Opare said. \u201cI therefore appeal to you, Otumfuo, to add your voice for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting the significant representation of the Ashanti region in Parliament, Osei-Opare emphasised the potential impact of the monarch\u2019s endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNana, Ashanti region has the highest number of MPs in Parliament, as compared to other regions, so your counsel can go a long way to ensure the passage of this Bill,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also lauded Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his remarkable 25 years on the Golden stool, touching on his pivotal role in restoring peace not only within Asanteman but across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She commended the monarch\u2019s investment in health, particularly the \u2018heal Komfo Anokye Project\u2019 and the renowned Otumfuo Educational Fund, which aids bright but underprivileged students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acknowledging the significant influence of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, Osei-Opare praised her for her open-heartedness and continuous support and counsel to all. She revealed her personal commitment to improving the Race Course market, naming it after the Asantehemaa, as a testament to her enduring inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She used the occasion to acknowledge the pivotal role of Queen Mothers in Ghana\u2019s development, highlighting their contributions to tradition preservation and community advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added that they have been critical agents in dispute resolution and their irreplaceable status as custodians of the Ashanti kingdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has supported the Asanteman Queen Mothers\u2019 Day and Food Fair by donating GH\u00a2200,000. The donation is intended to bolster women\u2019s involvement in traditional governance, particularly among the youth. 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