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The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commissioned the historic Despite Automobile Museum at East Legon in the Greater Accra Region. The symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 1, 2025, to mark the grand opening of the world-class gallery. As the Guest of Honour, the King was taken around the showroom which hosts a collection of luxury and vintage cars springing from the 30s till date. Otumfuo was in the company of entrepreneur and the […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has observed that regulatory failures, political miscalculations and corruption are fuelling the growing prevalence of illegal mining activities in Ghana and Africa. These elements, in the estimation of the Monarch, make the fight against the menace next to unsuccessful. “It cannot be denied that a cocktail of regulatory failures, political miscalculations and corruption have combined to make the task of curbing the menace more challenging,” Otumfuo said on June 2, […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has spotlighted the exploitation of African countries in the mining value chain. In an enlightening speech at the Mining in Motion Summit on June 2, 2025, Otumfuo highlighted the disparity between Africa’s mineral wealth and its actual benefits. “When the statisticians tell us that mining has contributed an average of 12.3% to GDP and been the largest employer of labour in Ghana, they seem impressive. But how many of us—policymakers as well as social thinkers—have […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has discouraged government appointees from exploiting their positions for personal vendettas. During a visit to the Jubilee House on June 2, 2025, Otumfuo met the President, HE John Dramani Mahama, the Vice president, HE Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, and government officials. His Majesty urged them to prioritise the interest of the country and share in the Head of State’s resetting vision. “Never forget the purpose of your appointment. You are […]
Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has suggested that the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat withdraw scholarships awarded to Ghanaians abroad studying programmes that are run domestically. During an engagement with the Management of the Secretariat, His Majesty was particular about the criteria for the award of the scholarships as he reacted to the huge debt that had been accumulated. His Majesty was resolute that scholarships for study outside the country must cover programmes that are not offered domestically. […]
The occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed his deep respect for Dr Beatrice Wiafe, the President of Breast Care International (BCI). According to the King, this respect springs from her years-long commitment to women’s health care which she advanced with the establishment of Peace and Love Hospital. At a meeting with Dr Wiafe and other development partners in the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Cancer Centre of Excellence, His Majesty extolled her for her resilience. Otumfuo […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has challenged the current Managing Director of State Housing Company (SHC), John Bawah, to explore effective funding options other than subventions. His Majesty suggested mortgages, partnerships and other strategic avenues that could be exploited for the company’s infrastructure development mandate. “You have to find other means to fund your projects and wean from government funding… If planned strategically, you will be able to secure funding to develop your projects. ECOWAS […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has counselled the management of the Ashanti Regional Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to leverage the national identification system to reduce offences. The King firmly believes that by maximising the potentials of the Ghana Card in the vehicle documentation and driver licensing regime, many traffic offences can be traced to culprits. His Majesty shared this view with the Manager during a visit to the Manhyia Palace on May 28, 2025. “The Ghana Card has […]
Students who visit the Manhyia Palace Museum are given a refreshing treat in the form of lunch packs, courtesy of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. His Majesty, after hearing that the number of students and children visiting the Manhyia Palace Museum has increased since the return of some looted artefacts by the British, instituted this initiative. It took effect on May 1, 2025, with 4,000 children benefiting. These “little gestures,” as described by the Asantehene, have attracted commendations from other stakeholders, […]
In fulfilment of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene’s wish, a prestigious event was held to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding and illustrious artists from across Ghana. The maiden edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Arts Awards and Endowment Fund, dubbed “Our Old Masters,” held on May 23, 2025, was dedicated to Emeritus Professors of painting and sculpture, public artists, and gallerists who have been members of the avant-garde, second-generation pioneers. In their glorious ages, eight of the […]
