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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has magnified God for the impact and influence his reign has had on Asanteman, Ghana and the world in past 25 years. Speaking at his non-denominational Thanksgiving Service on April 26, 2024 at the Manhyia Palace, he stated, “To God be the glory.” “How do I express my appreciation to God? I am not here in my own capacity. I give him all the credit and praise. He ordained the Golden Stool and chose me […]
The Manhyia Palace was a place of worship on Friday morning as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II met with various denominational churches and Asanteman to praise and honour God for seeing him through 25 years as the King of the Asante Kingdom. The event held at the Dwabrem grounds of the Palace witnessed offerings of prayers, worship, praises, a sermon, musical performances by renowned gospel artistes and a speech by the King. The wife of the King, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, […]
On this day, as the world celebrates the King of the Asante Kingdom on his outstanding achievements and success, there is the need to recognize one person he calls an “extraordinary pillar” in the discharge of his duties- Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu. The honourable woman has proven and made true the saying that “behind every successful man, there is a woman”. She also perfectly fits the biblical definition of a virtuous woman as stipulated in Proverbs 31:10-12 […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for many who do not know, has been a one-stop solution resort not just for his Kingdom but Ghana and the international community. Many have resorted to him for counsel, assistance and solutions to their problems. He is therefore regarded as a God-made well full of wisdom and from which the world draws for comfort. In an interview with Graphic Online in 2019 while celebrating his 20th Anniversary upon the Golden Stool, His Majesty indicated […]
There is nothing like a holiday when it comes to the life of the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Once he steps out of bed, it’s either a day to adjudicate cases, administer oaths of allegiance by chiefs, hold meetings, receive courtesy calls or any other matter. But before that, his first port of call is the golf course for some sessions to exercise and refresh himself ahead of the day’s busy activities. His Majesty’s schedules […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has a deep-seated affection for Golf; a club-and-ball sport popular among the influential and advanced countries. It is unknown when His Majesty started developing an affection for the sport, but he has described it as a source of strength, energy and respire from his busy daily schedule. He once commented that it is an opportunity for him to sneak out of the Palace. “The reason why I enjoy golf is that, that is the only […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has demonstrated genuine and intense passion towards six areas in the past 25 years of his reign over the Asante Kingdom. They include stool reclamation, fight against illegal mining, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), preservation of culture and tradition, education, and peace. Restoring Heirs To Sold Out Chieftaincy StoolsSince ascending the venerable Golden Stool, Otumfuo set out to restore traditional stool to their rightful heirs across Asanteman, ending years of protracted chieftaincy […]
Today marks exactly 25 years since Nana Barima Kwaku Duah ascended the Golden Stool as the 16th Monarch of the Asante Kingdom and was bestowed with the name Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He succeeded Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, who passed away at the age of 79 in February 1999 after reigning for 29 years. Otumfuo was enstooled on April 26, 1999. Swearing InClad in black cloth on the fateful day, traditional rulers crowded the Manhyia Palace to administer his swearing-in. […]
The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. In his speech at the “Ahoho Da” at the Manhyia palace on April 24, 2024, he characterized His Majesty as an amazing Monarch. “On behalf of my people and all the ethnic groups present, I say happy anniversary. May the Lord and our ancestors shower love, wisdom and warmth upon you on this […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has spoken against tribalism in the allocation of leadership positions and job promotions. According to him, the act deprives countries the advantage of advancing as the expertise of competent people are traded for tribe’s sake. Speaking at the “Ahoho Da”, the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom noted that Ghana can take a cue from Asantes who have demonstrated their commitment to standing against such acts. “If truth be told, Asantes are the only group […]
