Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the Okyenhene, has emphasised the urgent need for developing Ghana's rural communities, highlighting the crucial role that local farmers and businesses play in the country's progress.

During a courtesy call by the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr.

Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Okyenhene appealed to the government to extend development projects to rural areas.

He praised the contribution of the running mate that led to the successful implementation of the Free Senior High School policy which has achieved international recognition.