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The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated that the creation of the Houses of Chiefs is not part of the customary fabric of Asante. The King described it as part of modernisation and westernisation during a speech at a meeting of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs on December 19, 2025. According to Otumfuo, it was allowed only because it is stipulated by law under the 1992 Constitution. “I allowed you to join the National […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has demanded the removal of an individual illegally registered as the Chief of Nkyeraa from the National Register of Chiefs. It comes after intelligence that an individual had been presented to the National House of Chiefs, bypassing established procedures. “I have noticed that someone’s name has been clandestinely submitted for registration as chief of Nkyeraa at the National House of Chiefs.” Otumfuo called for the delisting of the said person […]
The Emir of Kano State in Nigeria, His Royal Highness Dr Mallam Sanusi Lamido II, has revealed the motivation behind his constant visits to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, anytime he is in Ghana. According to him, these visits allow him to drink from His Majesty’s invaluable wisdom and prayers. On his fourth visit to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on December 20, 2025, he expressed his profound appreciation for the acceptance of his request to visit as well as […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has affirmed his commitment to speaking truth to power. His Majesty notes that this is a firm and unwavering conviction he holds. “I believe in telling the truth to power, and I don’t mince my words at all. I’m always straightforward to the point in telling the truth,” Otumfuo said during a courtesy visit by Emir of Kano State in Nigeria, His Royal Highness Dr Mallam Sanusi Lamido II. The […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has identified means of land acquisition as the ultimate determinant of land ownership among traditional authorities. The Asantehene addressed disputes over land ownership among chiefs in his jurisdiction. “Before you lay claim to a land, you must first consider how you acquired it. You can’t just wake up and lay claim to a land,” the Asantehene stated during the last meeting of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs on December […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has warned traditional authorities to exercise caution in the sale of lands. Otumfuo highlighted the consequences of allowing people to settle around the Owabi River, which supplies water to the Ashanti Region. The Asantehene noted that the action threatens the very existence of residents. “Nananom, we must be careful about this issue. If we allow people to stay near these rivers, we will experience water shortages in the next five […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has encouraged traditional authorities to establish Customary Land Secretariats. The Secretariat is a specialised office in Ghana aimed at improving land management and administration by serving as an interface between traditional authorities and statutory land agencies. This formed part of the agenda of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs when they convened on December 19, 2025, with the Asantehene presiding. His Majesty stated that the said office was essential and […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has counselled Nananom Amanhene to consider equity stakes over cash in land sale for large-scale projects. According to Otumfuo, equity stake is a viable long-term investment option. With this, Otumfuo explained that traditional authorities will acquire ownership stakes in proceeds from the said project. “Equity is also another prudent means to benefit from lands. You don’t always have to take money. If the land is for a factory, you offer […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has discouraged the sale of large tracts of land to developers. The King was particular about potential investors whose capacity and commitment to the proposed project could not be guaranteed His Majesty acknowledges that this intensifies the issue of multiple land sales and impacts many people whose livelihoods depend on the land. “Most chiefs sell large tract of land to people for project but after the developers delay in executing the project, they {the chiefs} […]
Traditional leaders within the Asante Kingdom have been challenged to add to the stool assets they inherited. According to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, this is essential to their immortalisation and honour. Otumfuo brought up his concerns about stools having no assets or properties at the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs meeting on December 19, 2025. Otumfuo described this as a disgrace that should be averted. “Most often, we find nothing aside from stools after […]