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The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has identified the threat that evolving social media poses to the mainstream media in Ghana. His Majesty mentioned the concerning situation, which has received little attention during an event dinner he organised at the Manhyia Palace for the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on November 8, 2025. Otumfuo observes that the emergence of the new media is killing the mainstream media, particularly the print media, a situation that is not replicated […]
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwomfour, has acknowledged the role of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in the “relative” peace and stability in Bawku in the Upper East Region. Speaking at the 29th GJA Awards on November 8, 2025, he commended President John Dramani Mahama for prudently engaging the King in the resolution of the conflict. “We commend our very own President Mahama for nominating Your Majesty to lead the mediation […]
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has honoured the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his profound support in the successful execution of the 29th Media Awards. The King graced the event, historically held in Kumasi on November 8, 2025, with his esteemed presence as the Patron. In appreciation, the Association, through President John Dramani Mahama and GJA President Albert Dwomfour, presented a citation and symbolic artwork to the Monarch. “In our society and culture, we are […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for an urgent national meeting to devise an effective and efficient plan to revive the mainstream media, particularly the print media. From the observation of the King, the mainstream media is struggling for survival and cocooned in intensive care, fighting for its last breath. Speaking at a dinner organised as part of the 29th GJA Media Awards on November 8, 2025, Otumfuo intimated that the “worrying” situation is […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has raised concerns about the spate of deterioration in professionalism in the media landscape. At a dinner organised as part of the 29th Ghana Journalists Association Media Awards on November 8, 2025, held in Kumasi, the King highlighted the growing fall in standards and blatant disregard for laws in the practice of journalism. Questions“How worried should we be about the potential hijacking of the media profession by professional hustlers and the potential extinction of the […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has provoked a national discourse about the potential hijacking of the media profession by self-serving individuals. At a dinner organised as part of the 29th Ghana Journalists Association Media Awards on November 8, 2025, held in Kumasi, the King pricked players in the industry about the gradual takeover by putting forth two questions. “How worried should we be about the potential hijacking of the media profession by professional hustlers and […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has expressed concern about the adoption of ‘slurry’ language in Ghana’s media landscape, saying it’s eroding traditional values. His Majesty made the remark at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association media awards dinner at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on November 8, 2025. Drawing parallels with the computer world, the Asantehene noted that “Garbage in, Garbage out” is a principle that applies equally to the human mind, warning that exposure to unwholesome language can shape the […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene has defended the need to regulate and sanitise Ghana’s media space through legal frameworks. According to the King, the media is a vital aspect of the state and cannot be left without legal constraints. The king sees the need to rein in the space through law. Speaking at a dinner he organised for the Ghana Journalists Association as part of the 29th Media Awards at the Manhyia Palace on November 8, 2025, the Occupant of […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has encouraged the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, to push against any form of intimidation from persons purportedly sent by him. His Majesty has directed him to verify and confirm all communications that are conveyed allegedly from him, as he noted that he would never send third parties. “If anyone comes to you with my name, tell him you are going to verify and confirm. […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reaffirmed that he will destool any traditional authority who engages the services of land guards under his jurisdiction. This was during a courtesy visit by both the outgoing and incoming Ashanti Regional Police Commanders on November 5, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. Otumfuo noted that land guards are not countenanced. “I will destool any chief who engages the services of land guards.” His Majesty stated that he does not […]
