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The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has encouraged traditional authorities to establish Customary Land Secretariats. The Secretariat is a specialised office in Ghana aimed at improving land management and administration by serving as an interface between traditional authorities and statutory land agencies. This formed part of the agenda of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs when they convened on December 19, 2025, with the Asantehene presiding. His Majesty stated that the said office was essential and […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has counselled Nananom Amanhene to consider equity stakes over cash in land sale for large-scale projects. According to Otumfuo, equity stake is a viable long-term investment option. With this, Otumfuo explained that traditional authorities will acquire ownership stakes in proceeds from the said project. “Equity is also another prudent means to benefit from lands. You don’t always have to take money. If the land is for a factory, you offer […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has discouraged the sale of large tracts of land to developers. The King was particular about potential investors whose capacity and commitment to the proposed project could not be guaranteed His Majesty acknowledges that this intensifies the issue of multiple land sales and impacts many people whose livelihoods depend on the land. “Most chiefs sell large tract of land to people for project but after the developers delay in executing the project, they {the chiefs} […]
Traditional leaders within the Asante Kingdom have been challenged to add to the stool assets they inherited. According to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, this is essential to their immortalisation and honour. Otumfuo brought up his concerns about stools having no assets or properties at the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs meeting on December 19, 2025. Otumfuo described this as a disgrace that should be averted. “Most often, we find nothing aside from stools after […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Nananom to take an interest in government activities in their respective jurisdictions. Addressing the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs on December 19, 2025, the Asantehene said there must be constant engagement between chiefs and government officials to navigate towards development. His Majesty asserted that chiefs must not always wait for these officials to visit but take the first step of reaching out to them. This will put the […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has thrown light on the authority of queens and their roles 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 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 […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has underscored the need to accord the needed respect and recognition for cultural and customary diversity in proposals for enactments at the National House of Chiefs. His Majesty intimated that customs differ across ethnic groups and tribes, and thereby a blanket law, such as has been proposed to include queens in House of Chiefs sittings for decision-making, cannot be imposed on all. The diversity, His Majesty stated, is recognised under the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act […]
The Asante Kingdom has successfully seen off the final Akwasidae Festival of the year 2025. This brings to nine the number of Akwasidae festivals held within the year in accordance with the calendar and traditions of Asanteman. Known as ‘Adae Kɛse’, the last Akwasidae Festival was the ninth of the year, held on December 21, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The colourful event witnessed paramount chiefs and sub-Asante chiefs from across the country convening at the Manhyia Palace. […]
President John Dramani Mahama has credited the blessings and support of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his successful first year following his reelection and inauguration as the country’s sixth President. With a delegation made up of government and party officials, he joined the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi for the last Akwasidae festival of the year. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, recalled that the […]
