The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made the announcement at an Asanteman Council meeting at the Manhyia Palace on Monday [Aug 11], reports Gilbert Mawuli Agbey. The one-week observance of the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III is scheduled for […]
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Prioritise completion of 18-year-old KNUST teaching hospital – Asantehene to govt
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to prioritise the completion of the long-awaited teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to enhance academic work. He said the hospital project was still not completed even though there had been tremendous progress. “I am passionate about this project because […]
Bawku crisis: Mahama confirms Otumfuo’s peace mediation to resume next week
President John Mahama has assured that the peace mediation process led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will resume next week, as efforts intensify to restore calm in the conflict-prone Bawku area. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, April 11, the President said the Asantehene had assured him […]
Asantehene receives more 19th century gold ornament and regalia
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is poised to receive 28 more gold ornaments and regalia dated to the 19th-century creations of royal artisans of the Asante Court and others. The official presentation this weekend would be at a mini durbar at the Manhyia Palace which coincides with the centenary anniversary of the return from […]
Asantehene pays historic visit to leading pharmaceutical firm COA Research
In a landmark event, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a historic visit to COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company, a leading pharmaceutical company in Ghana. The visit, which took place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the company’s history and reinforced the strong bond between the Asantehene and the […]
Asantehene destools 3 chiefs over galamsey
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled three chiefs in the Ashanti Region for their involvement in illegal mining (galamsey). The three chiefs — Gyaasehene of Sabronum, Nana Awua Gyau Atuomi; Sabronum’s Akyeamehene and the Baamuhene — have been banned from performing any traditional mandate on behalf of the Asantehene, who is the Overlord […]
Asantehene’s first visit to King Charles III after his coronation
King Charles III welcomed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu III to the Sandringham House in the United Kingdom on Tuesday. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is currently in the UK as part of his Silver Jubilee celebrations. This is the first visit of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the King of England since King […]
Asantehene inspects projects in Ashanti region, advocates for early completion of Sewua Regional Hospital
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has visited some project sites in the Ashanti region, which have either stalled or are under construction. Prominent among the facilities visited is the Sewua Regional Hospital which is about 90 percent complete but has been left unattended with deplorable roads impeding its usage. The Asantehene inspected the pace […]
Asanteman Council sets February 6 and 8 to commemorate 1874 Sagrenti war
The Asanteman Council – the highest traditional authority in Asante – has announced the dates for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the 3rd Anglo-Asante war also known as the Sagrenti war, which led to the burning and looting of the palace of the Asantehene, Kofi Karikari. Giving details, the Juabenhene, Nana Otuo Siriboe […]
Asantehene launches 2023 Green Ghana Day
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched this year’s Green Ghana Day project in Kumasi and charged institutions to take responsibility for their role in the continuous degradation of the environment. He said both the chieftaincy and government institutions could not claim innocence of activities of illegal miners within their respective jurisdictions. Consequently, the […]
Demonstrate transparency on economy – Asantehene to government
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to demonstrate a high level of transparency with the citizenry on the economic situation of the country to win their trust and confidence. He said being candid with the people in the difficult times would produce outcomes that would be in the best interest of […]
When Idris Elba visited Asantehene and showed cultural appreciation
Idris Elba is a world class movie star, a British national but his ancestry is traced to Sierra Leone and Ghana. Full name Idrissa Akuna Elba, he was born on September 6, 1972 in London to Winston Elba, a Sierra Leonean man, and Eve Elba, his Ghanaian mother. His parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved […]