The Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has appealed to President Mahama to prioritise both ongoing and future development projects in the Ashanti Region.

This call was made during the President's visit to the first Akwasidae festival of the year in Kumasi.

Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, emphasized the importance of ensuring that the Ashanti Region remains central to the President's development agenda.

He stressed on the need for continued progress throughout the kingdom, saying that the region must not be neglected. "You shall not let us down with all the ongoing developmental projects within the kingdom, not only in Kumasi but across the entire kingdom, including Mampong, your own brother's kingdom," he said.