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The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has defended the culture, customs and traditions of Asanteman against any form of legislative interference. His Majesty is determined to push back at any attempt that contravenes his customary practices. Otumfuo made this known on December 19, 2025, during the last sitting of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs while reacting to proposals from the National House of Chiefs to amend the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759) to establish a […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has thrown light on the authority of queens and their role 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 intimated that the proposed inclusion of queens in the House of Chiefs to have a say in decision-making processes goes against his customs and traditions. His Majesty, in a speech on December 19, 2025, during a meeting of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs noted that he will resist every effort to change the Asante custom. “You can’t change my culture. I am Asantehene. With power, I founded Asante. […]
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 […]
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 […]
