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The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Nananom to take an interest in government activities in their respective jurisdictions. Addressing the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs on December 19, 2025, the Asantehene said there must be constant engagement between chiefs and government officials to navigate towards development. His Majesty asserted that chiefs must not always wait for these officials to visit but take the first step of reaching out to them. This will put the […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has thrown light on the authority of queens and their roles in decision-making within his realm. Otumfuo noted that their authority, derived from the age-old customs of the kingdom, has been guarded and maintained through the ages, withstanding external pressures and influences. His Majesty said they wield enormous authority as well as the great honour and respect from their chiefs and people. “The authority given to our Queens by our […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has denounced attempts by some officials and assignees of the National Council of Chiefs to circumvent traditions and guidelines to give traditional authority to some persons. Otumfuo, while addressing the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs on December 19, 2025, stressed that the Statutory Provisions for the Houses of Chiefs do empower it to enstool a chief. “This House doesn’t enstool or create a sub -chief or paramount chief. No Regional […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has underscored the need to accord the needed respect and recognition for cultural and customary diversity in proposals for enactments at the National House of Chiefs. His Majesty intimated that customs differ across ethnic groups and tribes, and thereby a blanket law, such as has been proposed to include queens in House of Chiefs sittings for decision-making, cannot be imposed on all. The diversity, His Majesty stated, is recognised under the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act […]
The Asante Kingdom has successfully seen off the final Akwasidae Festival of the year 2025. This brings to nine the number of Akwasidae festivals held within the year in accordance with the calendar and traditions of Asanteman. Known as ‘Adae Kɛse’, the last Akwasidae Festival was the ninth of the year, held on December 21, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The colourful event witnessed paramount chiefs and sub-Asante chiefs from across the country convening at the Manhyia Palace. […]
President John Dramani Mahama has credited the blessings and support of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his successful first year following his reelection and inauguration as the country’s sixth President. With a delegation made up of government and party officials, he joined the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi for the last Akwasidae festival of the year. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, recalled that the […]
The Kingmakers of Asante Mampong Traditional Council have officially introduced the successor of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Accompanied by the Queen, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, they presented Leslie Osei Bonsu, a senior software architect and geospatial systems strategist, as the next occupant of the Amaniampong Silver Stool. It was explained that the nominee had undergone the needed traditional processes and was due for introduction to the Occupant of the […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, as part of the mediation efforts in the Bawku dispute, has announced plans to reconcile the Kusasis and the Mamprusis. The mediation process now at the reconciliation stage will be spearheaded by a committee made up of the National Peace Council, legal representatives of the factions and other relevant bodies. His Majesty made this known after presenting the mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama on December 16, 2025, at the Jubilee House. As part […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has affirmed that the report on his mediation of the Bawku Conflict was not focused on rendering a judgment but finding a solution to the prevailing misunderstanding between the Kusasis and Mamprusis. His Majesty, while publicly reading the report at the Jubilee House on December 16, 2025, during its presentation to President John Dramani Mahama, said he used his traditional mediation mechanisms to work towards an amicable solution. This, the […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has vowed to stop any attempt by politicians to destabilise chieftaincy in his paramountcies and divisional councils across the country. Addressing the Asanteman Council on December 15, 2025, Asantehene decried the developments in Sampa. “You can’t get political power and use it to intimidate and cheat others. We will not allow it.” The King disclosed that the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, is using his political position to push his interest in the Sampa Chieftaincy […]