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The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has recounted how a Kumawuhene rose to defend his brother, Kwamang, against his son, Nsutahene. According to Otumfuo, it was at a time Nsuta was ruled by Nana Agyin Frimpong. Narrating the incident, the Asantehene said it was at a time when Kumawuhene Sakan had allotted to the people of Kwamang his portion of land at Atonsu, which he had seized in war from Atebubuhene, together with Beposohene. “When your […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has clarified that the “Barima” title used by some traditional authorities who have ascended the Kwamang male stool was not conferred in accordance with tradition. This makes its use illegitimate, His Majesty indicated during an Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025, when Nana Debrah Boateng Bediako stood to take an oath of allegiance. The Asantehene drew out the history of how the self-acclaimed title came about. “Your grandfather, Kwame […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has shared the untold story behind the parting of the people of Worawora from Asante in 1732. This was during the reign of Asantehene Otumfuo Opoku Ware I, when the Adako people, now known as Worawora people, were in charge of supplying the King catfish. At the time, the Adako people were occupying present-day Kuntenase in the Ashanti Region. Recounting the incident during an Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025, Otumfuo said a decree […]
Asante Queens have the privilege of deciding who rules as chief per the customs and traditions of the Kingdom. The process as outlined by the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, demands that she consult the Family Head in selecting an appropriate individual to ascend the male stool whenever it is vacant. The consultation must be done indoors, the Asantehene stressed during an Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025. The Queen then presents the name of […]
The President-elect of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, has invited the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to his inauguration. The inauguration is set to take place on October 26, 2025. He finds the presence of the King relevant due to the shared bond between the Kingdom and the island country. After reading the letter, the Asantehene, in accordance with tradition sought the permission of the Council to attend or otherwise. There was an affirmative response as Nananom believed […]
The President of Suriname, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, has extended an invitation to the Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to attend the upcoming independence anniversary of the nation. An invitation letter was publicly read to Nananom at the Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025. A part of the letter said the Golden Jubilee will be held on November 25, 2025. According to her, the presence of King will bring much honour and glory to the planned national […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has indefinitely postponed the planned Odwira festival. This was announced on October 16, 2025, when the Asanteman Council convened for a meeting. His Majesty cited tradition and the death of the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III as the reason for the decision. “Tradition demands that a successor is enstooled and the requisite stool rites done at Wirempe. After that we will have to hold a funeral for the late Queen.” […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has received a report about a rising number of land disputes among traditional authorities under his realm. The report was submitted to the Asantehene by Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe three days ago. The report includes a list of Chiefs involved in the dispute, Otumfuo disclosed during Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025. Denouncing the development, Otumfuo stated that all disputes relating to lands must be […]
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has condemned, in no uncertain terms, the misuse of traditional regalia by some Asante chiefs. The trend has become a major concern, drawing the attention of His Majesty. Otumfuo addressed it when Nananom met for an Asanteman Council meeting at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on October 16, 2025. “Now almost all chiefs ignorantly sit in Palanquin after swearing allegiance even if palanquin is not part of their regalia. Know […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has enlightened traditional authorities about the hierarchy of the swords used to administer the oath of allegiance for chiefs. At an Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025, Otumfuo said the Ahwebaa Sword was superior to the Mponponsuo sword which is widely known among traditional authorities. Ahwebaa Sword: His Majesty stated that Opemsuo Osei Tutu created the Ahwebaa Sword, making it the first among all swords used for oath of allegiance. It is followed in […]
