Osagyefo Kwame Akosua X, Omanhen, Enyan Abaasa Traditional Area

Ajumako Enyan Essiam chiefs happy with Dr Kofi Mensah's nomination as ADB MD

Enoch Darfah Frimpong Politics Jul - 24 - 2017 , 18:07 5 minutes read

The chiefs and people of Ajumako Enyan Essiam Traditional Area in the Central Region have expressed appreciation to President Akufo-Addo, for nominating Dr John Kofi Mensah for appointment as Managing Director of the ADB Bank.

At a press conference on Monday, addressed by Osagyefo Kwame Akosua X, Omanhen of Enyan Abaasa Traditional Area, and supported by some other chiefs from the area, they said Dr. Kofi Mensah's contribution to the socio-economic development of the district has been immense.

“His contributions have cut across all the social spectrum of the district from education to health.

“We have followed with admiration the meticulous rise of this illustrious son of our land in the financial and banking sector and we are highly confident that his nomination for subsequent appointment to head the Agriculture Development Bank will bring the desired impact on the operations of the bank,” they said.

Below is a copy of the address read at the press conference

PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE PARAMOUNT CHIEFS OF AJUMAKO ENYAN ESSIAM TRADITIONAL AREA IN APPRECIATION OF THE NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DR. JOHN KOFI MENSAH AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BANK BY HIS EXCELLENCY NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of the media. We thank the Almighty God for the opportunity granted us all to meet here this afternoon.

We wish to state that, this press conference is the brainchild of all the five (5) Paramouncies of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam traditional area supported by all our respective sub chiefs of the district.

This is to say that, as chiefs and representatives of the people at the traditional governance level, this press conference is a representation of the thoughts and wishes of the good people of Ajumako Enyan Essiam, both home and abroad.

One of the underlying principles of democracy, if not the greatest, is elections. Elections of competent individuals to manage the resources of the state for the ultimate benefit of the citizens “….to whose name and whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised….”

Article 70 clause 1 of the constitution of the Republic of Ghana, confers on the President, powers to appoint and in some instances - in consultation with the Council of State - accomplished and distinguished individuals who will bring to the governance table the needed skills and experiences in pursuit and fulfilment of government policies and programs.

It is in the light of the above constitutional provision, Ladies and Gentlemen, and in the discharge of same that the President of the Republic of Ghana on the 14th day of July, 2017 nominated for appointment an illustrious son of our land, Dr. John Kofi Mensah as the Managing Director of the Agriculture Development Bank.

Dr. John Kofi Mensah is an accomplished banker with over 25 years of working experience. As a Director of the Enyan Denkyira Rural Bank Ltd his expertise and technical advise over the years has seen the bank growing from strength to strength.

Also Dr. Kofi Mensah's contribution to the socio-economic development of the district has been immense. His contributions have cut across all the social spectrum of the district from education to health.

We have followed with admiration the meticulous rise of this illustrious son of our land in the financial and banking sector and we are highly confident that his nomination for subsequent appointment to head the Agriculture Development Bank will bring the desired impact on the operations of the bank.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, our main purpose for this program is to let it be known to all, that the chiefs and people of Ajumako Enyan Essiam district are eternally grateful to the President - His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and wish to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to him for the honor done us by nominating for appointment an illustrious son of our land.

We believe that, saying “Thank You” seems insufficient but we cannot find words that express our feelings appropriately. We, therefore, stick to these two words with the conviction that he knows the depth of emotion and gratitude they contain.

We the good people of Ajumako Enyan Essiam can assure you His Excellency that our son, Dr. John Kofi Mensah has the total support of the chiefs and people of the district and he will bring his experiences to improve the fortunes of the Bank as well as contribute to His Excellency's vision of making the agriculture sector one of main drivers for creating equal opportunities and jobs for the teeming populace of Ghana.

In conclusion, Ladies and Gentlemen, we do not deem this as just an honour to our district but we deem it an honour for the entire Central Region. We are assured by this nomination for appointment that indeed His Excellency has the region at heart and in the coming days and months our region shall see more of such nominations.

We wish to add that this interaction with the media is just the first point of expressing our appreciation to His Excellency as we will soon seek audience with the President to express same to him in person.

God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong.

Long Live Ajumako Enyan Essiam District

Long live Central Region

Long live Ghana

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

ADDRESS BY:

Osagyefo Kwame Akosua X

Omanhen, Enyan Abaasa Traditional Area

SUPPORTED BY:

Okokodurfo Ogyeabo Kwamena Hammah Ababio II

Omanhen,Efuwa Ajumako Traditional Area

Osabarima Otsibu VI