The chiefs and the people of Anlo climaxed their month-long Hogbetsotso Festival with a grand durbar that attracted traditional authorities from three kingdoms, who were accompanied by large retinues of sub-chiefs and courtiers, all amidst a beautiful display of art and culture. Various Ewe cultural troupes from Benin, Nigeria and the Diaspora put up performances to illustrate the migration of the Anlos from Notsie in Togo to their present location, to the […]
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Go out, tell success story – Asantehene to President
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to go out and tell the success story of his administration. He said it was always important for the President to let Ghanaians know what he had been able to achieve, so that the people would appreciate his works. The Asantehene said […]
Work hard to avert food crisis – Otumfuo charges Agric Minister
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has tasked the Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, to do everything within his power to save Ghana from threats of food crisis in the midst of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The King observed that the country, more than ever, would need the Minister and […]
Be measured in expectations : Asantehene to labour unions – but govt must ensure equity
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on all labour unions and civil society at large to be measured in their demands on the government. In the same vein, he has asked the government to ensure equity in its dealings with the labour unions to give assurance to the citizenry. Speaking at a special […]
When the Asantehene joined chairman of Memphis in May International Festival to play golf on the sidelines of festival
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday joined the Chairman of the Memphis in May International Festival, Charles Ewing to play golf at the Southwind Golf Course. The Asantehene is in Memphis, Tennessee, USA attending the Memphis in May International Festival which is devoted to honouring Ghana. Otumfuo is a golf enthusiast and plays the sport […]
KGL acquires first Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin for 1 million Ghana Cedis in support of Asanteman Development
KGL Group, a world class brand and one of the leading private sector companies in Africa has acquired the first ever 24- carat Commemorative Gold Coin for 1 million Ghana cedis in support of the establishment of a cultural resource centre which will employ the latest technologies and IT platforms to promote activities related to […]
Asantehene condemns Parliament intransigence – Fears it’s recipe for civil disorder
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has deplored the uncompromising positions taken by both the Majority and the Minority sides in Parliament on issues bordering on national interest. He said such intransigent stands did not augur well for the country’s democracy and could create room for an insurrection. “When the art of governance becomes overly […]
VP Bawumia, wife join Asantehene to mark Akwasidae
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was joined by the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife, Samira, as well as hundreds of people to mark the final Akwasidae festival on Sunday amidst the firing of intermittent musketry. It was a display of Asante’s rich culture of drumming and dancing and the showcasing […]
Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coins launch Sunday
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has given authorisation to Gold Coast Refinery Limited to mint commemorative gold coins to celebrate the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his outstanding contribution to the peace, stability and development of the country over the past 22 years. This is the first time non-circulating commemorative coins meant to celebrate […]
KGL Group celebrates Otumfuo, a pillar of peace
KGL Group has offered its congratulations to Otumfuo, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of Asanteman for his dedication to Peace and Prosperity to Asanteman and Ghana as a whole. In over the two decades and counting of his reign as the Sixteenth Asantehene, Otumfuo has chalked so many accomplishments and good deeds […]
Asantehene requests expedited efforts to curb power crises in the Ashanti Region
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Ministry of Energy and power-producing agencies to expedite efforts at curbing the power crises in the Ashanti Region. He said the erratic power supply, which has become rampant, is impacting adversely on the lives of the people in the region, including himself and his household. […]
President, Asantehene honoured for dedicated services to humanity
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church Ghana, Sunday presented citations and portraits to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for their dedicated services to humanity. The two prominent personalities have demonstrated quality leadership and empathy for matters relating to society’s development and welfare, the Church noted. Pastor Dr Kwame Kwanin […]