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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II, the chief of Mpasaaso No. 2 over perjury. He was destooled on Monday, March 10, 2025, alongside four of his stool elders. PerjuryThe case with the destooled chief dates back to 2024 before the Asantehene delivered a verdict to put to rest the chieftaincy dispute between the Ekuona Clan and the Aduana Clan over the Akrodie Stool. While both parties were laying claim over the stool, Mpasaasohene stood as […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has urged GCB Bank PLC to address mistrust and perceptions discouraging the use of banks for safe money keeping. The King observes that cash hoarding is prevalent among traders in Ghana, partly due to past incidents such as the banking sector cleanup and cases of fraud. According to him, the total cash kept in homes, businesses, and other places exceeds the amount held in banks. “There are a lot of cash out there. They are […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool has alerted Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjo, about attempts by unscrupulous individuals to misuse his name for dishonest acts. During a meeting with the Commander, the King warned that some traditional authorities might be among those attempting to misuse his name and advised him to be cautious. Otumfuo advised the former Central North Regional Police Commander who took over from DCOP Frank Abrokwa in the middle of February to verify all claims […]
The Management of mining conglomerate Nguvu Mining Limited has sought the intervention of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to halt the illegal sale of parts of their Konongo Gold Mine concession. The mine known as Northern Ashanti Mines, a subsidiary of the parent company, has been invaded by illegal miners. The founder and CEO of the company, Angela List, together with the delegation made up of Directors and shareholders, made a visit to the Manhyia […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has thrown a challenge at the Asante Professionals Club to up their game to meet his expectations. Ten years after the Club’s establishment and three years after their last visit to the Manhyia Palace during which the King held a candid discussion with the executives on his expectations, the Club has fallen below the bar. The Asantehene did not mince words on Friday, February 28, 2025, when he poured out […]
The Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, has revealed the crucial role Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante Kingdom, played in preventing his deskinment over a decade ago. The Buipewura made this known while expressing appreciation to the Asantehene for being a formidable and dependable support towards his continuous stay on the skin as well as his success. Highlighting how Otumfuo has, without condition, opened his doors to him, he counted his […]
The Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Council, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, wishes for a portion of the wisdom of the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. His desire is on the back of the mandate he now wields as the Vice President of the National House of Chiefs. “Greater is the mandate and so I pray that God grants me some of the wisdom he has endowed you with.” The Buipewura made the wish and prayer […]
In his heartfelt appreciative message at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, the Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Council, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, stated that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is his god on earth. “I came to express my immense gratitude today. You are my god on earth.” He indicated that his bold description of the King is linked to the assistance His Majesty has been offering him, most of which is unknown to anyone. Highlighting how Otumfuo has, without condition, […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has proffered a flawless solution to eradicate illegal mining in forest reserves and in water bodies. During a courtesy call by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, on Friday, the King suggested that the government first grant a moratorium and amnesty to all galamsey kingpins. This window, he said, should be used to document them, train them and assign concessions away from water bodies for […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Kusi Baaye II, the chief of Ohwim in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, bringing his 16-year reign to an end. It comes on the back of multiple offences he was found to have committed including desecration of the Great Oath, extortion, illegal sale of lands and illegal mining. He was found guilty during the Kumasi Traditional Council meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, prompting the order for […]
