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The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has underscored the need to bridge the gap between the privileged class and the underprivileged class in the society to safeguard the future for all. His Majesty believes society will pay dearly in the future if the lower class is left without the needed assistance to advance their standard of living. He suggested a social educational strategy such as being enrolled in SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College. “I am saying […]
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will soon enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with India for a remote educational programme. The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E Manish Gupta, made this known to the Chancellor of the institution who is also the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom on September 26, 2024, during a courtesy visit to the Manhyia Palace to introduce himself formally. This was after his first visit to the University based in Kumasi. Briefly […]
A five-member Committee headed by Offinsohene Nana Dwamena Akenten II has been constituted by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to delve into the chieftaincy matter in Duayaw Nkwanta in the Ahafo Region. So far, four individuals from the Tetretrem, Samantwea, and Awirempe families, including the Queen, are in contention over the stool. At the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on September 26, 2024, during an Asanteman Council meeting, the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom named Adankragyahene Nana Oppong Frenya, Tuobodomhene Nana […]
The Offinso Traditional Council led by the Paramount Chief, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, has introduced their newly enstooled queen, Nana Adwoa Afranewaa to the Asanteman Council. From the Akokodiase Royal Family, she replaces Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, who was destooled earlier this year by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Nana Afranewaa was introduced to the Asanteman Council during a meeting at the Manhyia Palace on September 26, 2024. Introducing her, Nana Dwamena Akenten said, “I ascended the stool without a […]
A student of Nkwantakese D/A Junior High School (JHS) and representative of Boamang in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region has emerged as the winner of the Jubilee Edition of the Otumfuo Community Reading Challenge (OCRC). Francis Osei Boamah stood out among four female contestants who scrambled for the ultimate. The event took place at Manhyia Palace on Friday, September 20, 2024. Traditional authorities who graced the event were Asafohene Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyeman Bonsu who represented […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has bemoaned the dependency of the entire African continent on Europe and the Americas for development despite the abounding natural resources it has at it’s disposal. His Majesty believes it is high time the continent weaned itself of the dependency and collectively explored avenues to put them to good use to their benefit and solve their numerous and unending challenges. He is convinced beyond doubt that that could be achieved […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has encouraged investors to make Ghana their one-stop destination underscoring the friendly and profitable atmosphere it offers businesses. He noted that the country is open to investment opportunities. “I would encourage you. Ghana is a developing country and is very good for investments. It’s peaceful…I encourage you that you have a peaceful atmosphere in Ghana to carry out businesses. Your investment is safe,” His Majesty said during a visit by the President and Chief Executive […]
Almost half a million cedis was raised in support of the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) project which is being spearheaded by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during the seventh Akwasidae festival of the year. The Royal Golf Cub, an Asante group in Barcelona and a contingency of Ghanaians based in the United States of America (USA) presented cheques in support of the drive to renovate the 70-year-old health facility in Kumasi. The Golf club presented GH¢350,000. Presenting it […]
In a citation presented to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Chief Executive Officer of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company, Prof. Samuel Ato Duncan prayed that the Monarch’s name would go down in the annals of history as a champion of progress, development and prosperity. The citation was presented during the Akwasidae Festival at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on September 15, 2024- exactly a week after His Majesty paid a visit to the […]
The Seventh Akwasidae Festival at the Manhyia Palace has created the opportunity for final-year students of Bosomtwe Girls STEM School to meet, pay homage and receive the blessings of the 16th Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The students were introduced to the King by a delegation made up of teachers and management members of the school led by the Headmistress, Madam Mary Donkor. Speaking on their behalf, Otumfuo Hiahene Nana Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II said, “The […]