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The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged to keep domiciled groups a part of Asanteman and create the needed environment for their habitation among Asantes. He observes that these groups offer him the requisite recognition as their leader and grandfather and thereby his assurance that his Kingdom would forever be home to them. “For the past 25 years, whenever my car gets to Zongo, they stand and pay homage to me. They have never failed […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has corrected misconceptions surrounding the nature and character of Asantes when it comes to other tribes and ethnic groups. He asserted that Asantes are not self-centered but rather affectionate towards other tribes and ethnic groups. Premising his statement on past and current relations, the King indicated that the impression is baseless and erroneous. “In the olden days, when we went to war, we never imposed our rule on the people we conquered. We allowed their […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been crowned the best king by all standards by the Fulani community domiciled in Asanteman. While paying their respect to the King as he sat in the state during the “Ahoho Da” at the Manhyia Palace on April 24, 2024, the leader of the community who is also the Vice President of the Fulani Association of Ghana, Chief Usman Bin Ahmed Koita, outlined the achievements of the King in education, sanitation and other areas […]
The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has acknowledged the contribution of the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II towards peacebuilding in the country. If peace were a human, he indicated, the King is him Hon Asamoah Boateng was speaking at the “Ahoho Da” Durbar, one of the activities slated to mark the 25th Enstoolment Anniversary of Otumfuo, at the Manhyia Palace. “We are thankful for your continued contribution to peace in this country, […]
The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has expressed his admiration for the insight and intellect Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II possesses. According to him, the wisdom of the King is beyond description. “I have personally interacted with him a couple of times, even before my appointment as substantive Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and I cannot put in words, the depth of wisdom and knowledge His Majesty possesses,” he said in his speech at the […]
The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng has hailed the leadership style of the 16th King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as exemplary and contemporary. Speaking at the Ahoho Durbar at the Manhyia Palace as part of activities to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Monarch, the Minister congratulated His Majesty on his “monumental milestone” in kingship and leadership. He acknowledged the impact and influence of His Majesty in the past 25 years of […]
As part of his Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II hosted 43 ethnic groups domiciled on his land at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. It was an opportunity for the various groups to exhibit their tradition and culture before the King as well as pay homage to him on the “Ahoho Da”. It was also an affirmation of the bond and friendship between Asanteman and these groups. Present at the event were dignitaries […]
The Manhyia Palace today is easy on the eye as it marks two significant events on the Asanteman Calendar. The third Awukudae festival of the year 2024 was consciously entwined with the “Ahoho Da”, a special event slated as part of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to have some time with ethnic groups domiciled on his land. The cultural synthesis in the making currently at the Dwabrem Grounds of the […]
At least 43 ethnic communities in Asanteman will convene at the Manhyia Palace today for the highly anticipated “Ahoho Da” to exhibit their culture and tradition. The event is not limited to tribal groups in Ghana as some are from various African countries including neighbouring Nigeria. The event is part of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the 16th Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II whose reign has been exceptionally illustrious and exemplary. Some of the […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will today, April 24, 2024, hold a durbar for all ethnic groups domiciled on his land. The over ten groups and their chiefs will take their turn in the celebration of the 25th Enstoolment Anniversary celebration of His Majesty at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Asanteman since time immemorial has opened its doors to all non-Asantes and proven to be more than home to such groups with most being bestowed […]
