“You came to fulfil a mandate” – Ga Mantse to Olu of Warri

The Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has renewed calls for stronger African unity and closer ties among traditional kingdoms after receiving Ogiame Atuwatse III during a significant courtesy visit in Accra.

Speaking at his residence on Thursday, the Ga Mantse described the visit by the Nigerian monarch as historic and meaningful, saying it reflected a higher purpose and a shared duty among African rulers to promote peace, preserve culture and deepen cooperation across the continent.

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II said traditional leaders must continue to play active roles in reconnecting African people through history, identity and mutual respect.

“You came to fulfil a mandate, 76 years after an Asantehene last visited the Ga State. The treaty signed in 1831 established peaceful coexistence between the Ga State, the Asante State and other states"

"Today, that spirit is being revived. I visited him first, and he has now honoured us with an even greater gesture by coming here to reinforce those ties,” the Ga Mantse said.

He noted that the long-standing relationship between the Ga people and the Asante Kingdom remains an important symbol of harmony and cooperation, adding that such examples should guide efforts to build stronger unity across Africa.

The Ga Mantse also wished the Olu of Warri well ahead of his planned visit to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in Kumasi describing the upcoming engagement as another important step in strengthening bonds among respected traditional authorities.

In his response, Ogiame Atuwatse III expressed appreciation for the warm reception and said he felt deeply honoured to make what he described as his first official royal visit to the Ga State.

He explained that although he had visited Ghana many times over the last two decades, this occasion was particularly special because it marked the beginning of formal engagements aimed at fostering closer relations between the Warri Kingdom and the Ga State.

“I am trying to contain the joy, the honour that I feel being here. It is a pleasure to be here. I am very, very delighted on behalf of the Olu of Warri, myself, and the chiefs who have accompanied me,” he said.

The Olu further pledged to sustain the growing relationship through future exchanges, cultural cooperation and continued engagements between both kingdoms.

The historic meeting is being viewed by many cultural observers as a powerful demonstration of how Africa’s traditional institutions can complement modern diplomacy by promoting peace, unity, identity and cross-border collaboration

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith