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The security detail of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was not left out of his Christmas celebrations plan this year. The Monarch hosted all members of his security detail to a lunch at the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Both police and military officers led by their heads were present at the official residence of His Majesty to celebrate the joyous moment. It was also an opportunity for the King to express his […]
The Christmas festivity was not watched on to slip away at the Manhyia Palace on December 25, 2024. The Palace, as part of its traditions, held a celebration to mark the birth of Christ. The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II sat in state to mark the occasion with Nananom, his family, his subjects and royals. All were afforded the rare opportunity not just to pay homage but to receive his blessings through handshakes. Hundreds showed up […]
The Asante Kingdom has taken delivery of 28 gold artefacts from multinational firm AngloGold Ashanti bringing the total number of restituted Asante artefacts from the British loot in the 1900s to 67. The objects were officially handed over to the Asante Kingdom during a Durbar at the Manhyia Palace on November 23, 2024 in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the return of Otumfuo Agyemang Prempeh I, the 13th Asantehene from exile. The symbolic artefacts from South Africa include linguist […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has assured Queens within his kingdom of the requisite review to include them in the financial benefits that stools and properties in traditional areas bring. At a party with Queens organized by his wife, Lady Julia, on December 22, 2024, the King reiterated that measures are underway to secure the financial welfare of queens. Otumfuo is determined to secure their financial welfare, recognizing that its absence is causing tensions with […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has counselled queens in his realm to make use of Indoor conflict resolution in instances of disputes with their chiefs. His Majesty is of the firm view that stool elders must not be involved in such resolutions to maintain the integrity of the stool. In an enlightening address to the Queens during a get-together organized by his wife, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Manhyia […]
Boamang and Nkoranza Traditional Areas have expressed appreciation to the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for paving the way for their vacant male stools to be occupied. They separately conveyed their profound gratitude to the King during audience with him at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, December 19, 2024. BoamangOheneba Adu-Brade II, the newly enstooled Boamanghene was accompanied by other chiefs, and the Queen, Oheneyere Akua Pokuaa. The chief swore oath of allegiance before Otumfuo on […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been formally informed of the passing of Sheik Abdul Mumin Haroun, the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, also known as Asantehene Kramo. He was confirmed dead at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after he was rushed to the medical facility following what has been described as a short illness that night. He was buried the next day in accordance with the practice of Islam. […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed concerns about disagreements between some chiefs and their queens in his realm. During his last meeting for the year 2024 with the Asanteman Council on Monday, December 16, 2024, Otumfuo said these discords are mostly fueled by a disregard for the financial welfare of the Queens. He recognizes that queens are shortchanged in allocating proceeds from stools, leaving them dejected and neglected. This, Otumfuo, affirmed, in […]
In his final remarks at the last Asanteman Council meeting for 2024, held on Monday, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II cautioned chiefs about the gravity and sanctity of the Great Oath. His Majesty reiterated that no chief or queen would be spared the implication if he or she dishonestly invokes the Great Oath in any form of contention. At the council meeting on December 16, he said, “We meet here to settle disputes in Asanteman to bring peace after thorough investigation. […]
Asanteman will observe the Odwira Festival for the first time in decades next year, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene has announced. The event alongside its rites will begin in the ninth month of the year prior to the harvest of yam. At the last Asanteman Council meeting on December 16, 2024, Otumfuo made the announcement. “We will observe Odwira Festival next year. In September when yam will be harvested, this festival is observed. Let Tuobodom, Ofuman, Menye bring their yam. […]
