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The sixth Akwasidae festival across Asanteman was marked without colours or jewellery. This Akwasidae is referred to as “Akwasidae Tuntum” or “Kuntunkuni Dae”. Particularly at the Manhyia Palace on August 17, 2025, participants clad sombre attire- black and brown outfits. This depicted the Kingdom’s state of mourning following the demise of the Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The festival commemorated on a 40-day cycle historically coincided with the death of the Queen, whose One-week is yet to be observed. Otumfuo […]
A book of condolences has been opened at the official residence of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom following the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The sympathy log is available at the Manhyia Palace for condolence messages to the public from near and far. Signees will have the opportunity to express their sympathy and support for the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, and Asanteman. This is also an opportunity for people to share their memories and words of comfort […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sympathised with President John Dramani Mahama and all Ghanaians, particularly the bereaved families in the August 6 helicopter crash. “I extend my condolences to the President and all Ghanaians,” His Majesty said on August 11, 2025, during an emergency Asanteman Council meeting. The King was briefed about the incident, which claimed eight lives, including five government officials at Adansi Akrofrom on August 6, 2025, by Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has decried the antiquated state of the country’s planes, one of which crashed last week at Adansi Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region. Otumfuo, for the umpteenth time, raised concerns about the current conditions of the essential aircraft during a courtesy visit by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, on August 13, 2025, to commiserate with His Majesty on the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In his remarks, the […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has encouraged politicians to maintain a non-partisan approach to critical issues, including the purchase of presidential jets and military helicopters. The Asantehene, during an engagement with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, on August 13, 2025, said safety and efficiency must be core when such vital resources are in question. “Enough of the politicisation of the purchase of presidential planes and helicopters. Human lives are at stake here. We must invest to safeguard […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action in rooting out illegal mining, known as galamsey. According to the Monarch, the death of the eight compatriots in a helicopter crash while en route to an event relating to the fight against the canker must be a wake-up call. His Majesty sees the need for a ruthless war against galamsey as a way of atoning for the death of […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has ordered a faction of Agona Royals to restore the seized Amoampong deity before seeking forgiveness for a sin they committed. As it stands, the King sees no remorse in them. In his remarks during the Asanteman Council on July 28, 2025, His Majesty chastised them for fighting over a stool when they had a pending issue to resolve. His Majesty also shared a divine revelation of plots to keep […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has given an order for the immediate enstoolment of Kwadwo Boateng, a duly chosen royal, as the chief of Kwamang. It comes after the Adontenghene, Kyeame Panin and Gyaasehene failed to give reasons for their earlier objection to the candidate’s enstoolment. The Paramount Chief of Kumawu Traditional Area, Barima Tweneboah Kodua, reported to the Asanteman Council on July 28, 2025, that they had all taken a u-turn and softened their […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has excluded the embattled Kontihene and Gyaasehene of the Asante Mampong Traditional Council from participating in the enstoolment process of the next chief. This is part of the traditional guidelines provided by the king for the process. Delivering them, Otumfuo noted that the Adontenghene, Kyidomhene, Ankobeahene, Akwamuhene and Nifahene would supervise the process. “Gyaasehene and Kontihene should have been part of the process, but due to the outstanding issue, they will sit aside for the […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has initiated a candid conversation about finding practical means to sustain the recent gains in the cedi. As of May 2025, the cedi has strengthened by 24.1% against the U.S. dollar, 16.2% against the British pound, and 14.1% against the euro. During an engagement with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana at the Manhyia Palace on July 23, 2025, Otumfuo commended the collaboration between the Central Bank and the […]
