The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will confer the prestigious Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal on President John Dramani Mahama and former Presidents, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, at the “World-Meets-in-Ghana” Executive Dinner Ball in Kumasi on Friday. The rare joint honour celebrates Ghanaian statesmanship, national peace and unity, bringing together the three […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a strong warning to government appointees against using political influence to meddle in chieftaincy affairs, stressing that positions of power are not permanent. Addressing the Asanteman Council on Monday, April 20, he expressed concern over what he described as increasing interference in traditional disputes, particularly in areas […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stressed that the true measure of effective law enforcement lies in preventing crime before it occurs, rather than reacting after damage has been done. According to him, societies must invest in values, discipline, and cultural responsibility as the first line of defence against crime. “The greatest victory of […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to submit a detailed report on the Bawku peace mediation to President John Dramani Mahama today, December 16, as part of ongoing efforts to secure lasting stability in the area. Otumfuo was appointed earlier in 2025 by President Mahama to spearhead mediation aimed at resolving the long-running […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has concluded his months-long mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict, urging the contending parties to prepare their supporters for a permanent end to violence as they are “one people.” His Majesty made the call on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, where he presided […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
