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The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has affirmed that documents are not the ultimate proof for one’s royal status and eligibility to ascend a traditional stool. According to the King, the most suitable and undisputable evidence is the family tree. Addressing the Asanteman Council on December 15, 2025, Otumfuo noted that every traditional stool can be traced to one woman for whom the stool was created. The direct descendants of this person become the true heirs. […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has discouraged kingmakers from attempting to settle scores with any Queen by frustrating their efforts to select a chief to occupy a vacant stool. His Majesty emphasised that Kingmakers cannot take advantage of situations for their personal gains. With this said, Otumfuo encouraged them to find suitable opportunities to settle all issues they might have with the queen. Otumfuo made these remarks when the Asanteman Council on December 15, 2025, […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the Overlord of Mamprugu Kingdom, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai, to accept Asigri Abugrago Azoka as the Bawku Naba as stipulated by the Constitution and Supreme Court ruling. Presenting the mediation report on the Bawku Conflict between the Kusasis and Mamprusis, to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on December 16, 2025, he stated that traditional authorities no matter their power are not above the Constitution […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a stern warning to courtiers who go about seeking and taking Great Oath ‘contracts’ from parties to disputes. At a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting on December 11, 2025, he denounced the action. From His Majesty’s observations, people planning to invoke the Great Oath purposely come to the Manhyia Palace to contract the services of courtiers to be witnesses to the act. “The courtiers hide and once the oath […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has ordered an in-depth investigation into allegations of the sale of Dedesua lands by Jedesco, a real estate company. At a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting on December 11, 2025, the case relating to multiple ownership claims to Dedesua was called for an update. The Committee investigating the case outlined a series of Great Oath invocations that had been impeding their progress on the probe. Otumfuo, in response, proposed allowing the […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has ruled that the Obaapanin of Gyimakyi Dikro, Obaapanin Akosua Ampoma, is not a royal. Her royalty was challenged by one Maame Ama Boaduwaa, who asserted that she is a self-acclaimed queen who was previously enstooled as the Plantain Queen by Yamfohemaa. The plaintiff further argued that the Dikro stool doesn’t have a female stool. The Obaapanin contested the claims, emphasising that she was related to Ama Boaduwaa and was the third to occupy the […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has affirmed the position of Opanin Frimpong Manso as the Family head of Buoho Ankaase. It comes after two people laid claim to the position ahead of the selection of a nominee for the vacant male stool. The opponent to Manso’s position, Kwasi Adomako, stated that he was removed from the position before he was appointed. The Asantehene opted to look into the matter for peace to reign. At the […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally informed Nananom of the Kumasi Traditional Council about his scheduled trip to Accra next week. This was during a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting on December 11, 2025. His Majesty noted that the visit was in connection with his mediation role in the protracted Bawku Conflict. In his absence, Asantehene assigned oversight of Kumasi to Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, Bantamahene. His Majesty will leave on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will hand over his report on the Bawku mediation process next week. It will be done at the Jubilee House on November 16, 2025, a statement by the Presidency confirmed. “His Royal Majesty, The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Il, will present the report on the Mediation in the Bawku conflict to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, 16th December, 2025.” After wrapping up the mediation process on December 1, 2025, […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been conferred multiple honours by Prince George’s County in Maryland, USA. A citation was presented by Executive Aisha N. Braveboy to His Majesty during a visit to the city on November 22, 2025. This formed part of His Majesty’s visit to the United States of America between November 13 and November 24. Aisha, while presenting the citation, sought an opportunity to leverage the visit of the King for meaningful collaborations in arts, […]