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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has a deep-seated affection for Golf; a club-and-ball sport popular among the influential and advanced countries. It is unknown when His Majesty started developing an affection for the sport, but he has described it as a source of strength, energy and respire from his busy daily schedule. He once commented that it is an opportunity for him to sneak out of the Palace. “The reason why I enjoy golf is that, that is the only […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has demonstrated genuine and intense passion towards six areas in the past 25 years of his reign over the Asante Kingdom. They include stool reclamation, fight against illegal mining, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), preservation of culture and tradition, education, and peace. Restoring Heirs To Sold Out Chieftaincy StoolsSince ascending the venerable Golden Stool, Otumfuo set out to restore traditional stool to their rightful heirs across Asanteman, ending years of protracted chieftaincy […]
Today marks exactly 25 years since Nana Barima Kwaku Duah ascended the Golden Stool as the 16th Monarch of the Asante Kingdom and was bestowed with the name Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He succeeded Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, who passed away at the age of 79 in February 1999 after reigning for 29 years. Otumfuo was enstooled on April 26, 1999. Swearing InClad in black cloth on the fateful day, traditional rulers crowded the Manhyia Palace to administer his swearing-in. […]
The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. In his speech at the “Ahoho Da” at the Manhyia palace on April 24, 2024, he characterized His Majesty as an amazing Monarch. “On behalf of my people and all the ethnic groups present, I say happy anniversary. May the Lord and our ancestors shower love, wisdom and warmth upon you on this […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has spoken against tribalism in the allocation of leadership positions and job promotions. According to him, the act deprives countries the advantage of advancing as the expertise of competent people are traded for tribe’s sake. Speaking at the “Ahoho Da”, the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom noted that Ghana can take a cue from Asantes who have demonstrated their commitment to standing against such acts. “If truth be told, Asantes are the only group […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged to keep domiciled groups a part of Asanteman and create the needed environment for their habitation among Asantes. He observes that these groups offer him the requisite recognition as their leader and grandfather and thereby his assurance that his Kingdom would forever be home to them. “For the past 25 years, whenever my car gets to Zongo, they stand and pay homage to me. They have never failed […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has corrected misconceptions surrounding the nature and character of Asantes when it comes to other tribes and ethnic groups. He asserted that Asantes are not self-centered but rather affectionate towards other tribes and ethnic groups. Premising his statement on past and current relations, the King indicated that the impression is baseless and erroneous. “In the olden days, when we went to war, we never imposed our rule on the people we conquered. We allowed their […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been crowned the best king by all standards by the Fulani community domiciled in Asanteman. While paying their respect to the King as he sat in the state during the “Ahoho Da” at the Manhyia Palace on April 24, 2024, the leader of the community who is also the Vice President of the Fulani Association of Ghana, Chief Usman Bin Ahmed Koita, outlined the achievements of the King in education, sanitation and other areas […]
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, […]
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 […]
