The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II has counselled former President John Dramani Mahama to see Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a brother and not an enemy.
According to the King, “you have no other brother out there beside him. Being on the opposite side of the political divide does not make you enemies. It rather enriches the opportunities of the family”.
The Overlord of Dagbon gave the advice when the former President Mahama paid a courtesy call on him at the Gbewaa Palace as part of his two days ‘Building Ghana Tour in the Northern Region.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Lion King stated, “I want to congratulate you and His Excellency Alhaji Dr Mahumudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana for a clean campaign so far. He was in this Palace last year and I admonished him to lead a clean campaign with you devoid of name calling and bitterness. He listened to me and today I am giving you the same advice”.
The king while admonishing the former president also, urged the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to ensure he leaves a legacy that will pave the way for his children in the future.
“I believe you are not coming to make more money for your family but to leave a legacy that your children will not only be proud of, but will pave the way for them wherever they may find themselves in the future when you are long gone to your maker”.
He further indicated that “in seeking to make this legacy a reality, when you get the nod from Ghanaians, do not shy away from reshuffling your team to get the right ones on board by merit and competence and lay off even loyalists but misfits, who will only churn out mediocrity for your government. This applies especially to your kitchen cabinet, because they in reality rule you and the country”.
Story By: Alhassan Yakubu |www.diamondfmonline.com |Ghana.
