The Crans Montana Forum and the WDA World Diplomatic Academy have announced an initiative to create a Supreme Council of Royals in partnership with HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom.
The formation of a Supreme Council of African Royals aims to bring together indigenous leaders who have a formal position of authority within their community, whether inherited, elected, or appointed, based on traditional customs.
The Supreme Council invites key Indigenous rulers and leaders from every country of the African continent.
The Supreme Council of African Royals seeks to integrate Indigenous Leadership into modern African governance with the support of international dignitaries such as HRH Prince Jean de Nassau and Rev. Jesse Jackson. Africa faces unique political, social, and economic challenges due to its rich cultural diversity.
The traditional African leadership structure holds great potential for addressing challenges and promoting progress while respecting traditions. Through the Council, cultural diversity can be seen as a strength, allowing Indigenous Rulers to contribute more effectively to the development of policies.
The Supreme Council of African Royals will play a significant role in promoting inclusive governance, sustainable development, and social cohesion in Africa in the following directions:
- Recognition and promotion of Indigenous leadership and its role and authority in the governance structures of African nations
- Representation of local community’s interests at the national and continental levels
- Facilitate Indigenous leaders to leverage their influence to bring sustainable development and to invite investment and partnerships into their kingdoms and communities
- Involvement of Indigenous Rulers in the development and implementation of national policies that directly affect their communities
- Promotion and preservation of the African rich cultural heritage by integrating traditional values and practices into modern governance
- Creation of an international network of friendship and confidence with key world official and private sector decision makers to boost, at the local level, economic cooperation and international economic relations
- Facilitating the creation of cooperation links between African traditional leaders and their foreign counterparts for boosting economic development
- Promotion of Cross-Culture Skills, International Business Collaboration and Intergovernmental Dialogue
First steps
On September 23, 2024, the Chairman and Founder of the Crans Montana Forum, Ambassador Jean-Paul Carteron, met with His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at his Palace in Kumasi. The first steps included a strategic meeting to gather future key players for the initiative, which is scheduled to take place on November 15th and 16th, 2024 in Geneva, in the framework of the international Crans Montana Forum’s session. HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, will gather the founding members of the Supreme Council of African Royals in April 2025 in Kumasi, Ghana, to celebrate and officially launch this historical Initiative. The occasion will be marked by a prestigious ceremony in the presence of international dignitaries.