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You Embody Peace In Our Time- Chieftaincy Minister to Otumfuo

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, […]

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Chieftaincy Minister Admires Asantehene’s Wisdom

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 […]

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Otumfuo is a Model of Today’s Traditional Leader- Chieftaincy Minister

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 […]

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Otumfuo@25: Asantehene Hosts Domiciled Ethnic Groups

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 […]

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Awukudae Entwined With “Ahoho Da”; A Spectacle to Behold

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 […]

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“Ahoho Da”: All Ethnic Groups Celebrating with Otumfuo

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 […]

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Otumfuo@25: Ethnic Groups Domiciled In Asanteman Take Their Turn

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 […]

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Let’s Document Asante Indigenous Foods – Akosua Frema Opare

The Chief of Staff of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has proffered the documentation of indigenous Asante meals in their preservation and passage to the next generation. Speaking at the Queen Mothers’ Day and Food Fair at the Manhyia Palace on April 22, 2024, Hon Akosua Fremah Osei Opare said that food is an indispensable part of culture which must be consciously preserved. She recognizes that most Asante indigenous meals are losing their relevance as generations pass by and believes […]

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Asantehemaa Is A Unifier – Chief of Staff

Hon Akosua Frema Osei Opare, the President’s Chief of Staff has described the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III as a unifying force in Asanteman.   Just as may be required of a woman who leads women in such a great Kingdom, she recognizes that the Queen has done more. Speaking at the Queen Mothers’ Day event at the Manhyia Palace as the Guest of Honour, the first female Presidential Chief of Staff of the country hailed […]

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Intervene in Affirmative Action Bill Passage; Frema Osei Opare Pleads with Otumfuo

The Chief of Staff of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Hon Akosua Frema Osei Opare has pleaded for Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s intervention in the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill by Parliament. Hailing the King for his highest regard for the welfare of women and his commitment to women’s empowerment, the country’s first female chief of staff underscored the urgency for the passage of the bill which is currently pending before the eighth Parliament. “Asantes practice the matrilineal […]

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