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On Saturday, Ghana Post will release commemorative stamps honouring Otumfuo. Otumfuo is the current king of the Ashanti people in Ghana, known for his efforts in promoting peace and unity within the country. The commemorative stamps is being done purposely to honour Otumfuo.
Ghana Post, a company responsible for postal services in the country, will unveil a new postal stamp in honour of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Saturday.
Known as the Asantehene commemorative stamps, the new stamps have been carefully designed with varied images of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to mark the 25th anniversary of his reign.
The Asantehene ascended the Golden Stool as the 16th occupant on April 26, 1999, Stamps
The stamps come in the form of a standard stamp, a commemorative stamp, crypto stamp, stamp album, framed gold stamp and post cards. The Managing Director of Ghana Post, Bice Osei Kuffour, who made this known at a press briefing in Accra last Friday evening, said the introduction of the stamps was to honour the profound impact of the Asantehene on the country.
Mr. Kuffour said the stamp went beyond its functional role as a postage stamp as “it stands as a symbol of deep respect and admiration that the nation holds for the Ashanti Kingdom and its esteemed leader.”
“The team at Ghana Post approached the project with tremendous cultural sensitivity and foresight by ensuring that every detail of the stamp reflects the rich heritage of the nation and the Ashanti Kingdom. “These stamps, carefully crafted by skilled artisans, embody our national pride and serve as a tribute to the unbreakable bond between our cherished traditions and our aspirations for the future,” he stated.
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Mr. Kuffour said through his initiatives, such as the Otumfuo Education Fund and the Otumfuo Charity Foundation, the Asantehene had transformed lives and fostered an era of growth and hope. He, therefore, expressed gratitude to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, other stakeholders, and the committee from Manhyia, who, he said, worked closely with the team from Ghana Post to bring the project to fruition.
The Ghana Post Managing Director further explained that the Asantehene commemorative stamp was an educational tool that offered insights into the history, culture, and traditions, and pointed out that it must be a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Ghanaian, a symbol of resilience to resist the oppressors’ rule, and a reminder that the Ghanaian’s roots were the foundation upon which the future was built.
The Ghana Post Managing Director further explained that the Asantehene commemorative stamp was an educational tool that offered insights into the history, culture, and traditions, and pointed out that it must be a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Ghanaian, a symbol of resilience to resist the oppressors’ rule, and a reminder that the Ghanaian’s roots were the foundation upon which the future was built.
Mr. Afful said the commemorative stamps were a reflection of the national pride and identity and also served as a reminder of the inextricable link between traditional values and the modern aspirations of the people.
Source: Graphiconline.com
