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Chiefs in the Asante Kingdom are expected to personally lead the tree planting project slated for June 9 this year, according to a decree by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. By this, traditional rulers will have to lead their subjects to plant trees in their respective jurisdictions on the day. The King made the decree while launching the 2023 Green Ghana Day project. The Green Ghana Day was introduced by the Akufo-Addo-led government in 2021 as an […]
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has launched the 2023 edition of the Green Ghana Day. The event took place at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on May 17, 2023. Present at the event which was held at the Great Hall were the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor and his Deputies, George Mireku Duker and Benito Owusu Bio, Chairperson of the Minerals Commission, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, the Ashanti […]
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has expressed the sense of pride he has as a Ghanaian after seeing the King of the Asante Kingdom represent all Ghanaians and Africans on a global stage during the coronation of King Charles III two weeks ago. “Elegance” was the word he chose in describing the King’s presence. The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6. The King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his wife, […]
The leadership of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has presented their parliamentary candidate for the Kumawu Constituency to Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Led by the Chief of Staff of the President, Akosua Frema Opare, the entourage introduced Ernest Yaw Anim to the King at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was elected by party delegates over Ama Serwa, Dr Appiah Kubi, Dr Aboagye Da Costa and Osei Bempah. His election came after the death of […]
The President of Niger, His Excellency Mohamed Bazoum, has extended an invitation to Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for a visit. The invitation was extended through the Nigerienne Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mrs Lamido Salamatou Bala Goga. The envoy who had just returned from the Republic of Niger visited the Palace of the King in Kumasi on Wednesday, May 17 to inform him about the President’s intent to host him. “The President is very very happy and is going to […]
The Asantehene Otumfuo, Osei Tutu II last Thursday held discussions with the leadership of The British Museum about regalia items taken from the Ashanti, particularly after the Battle of Amoaful or The Ashanti War of 1874 with the British. As part of his working visit to London, he also requested areas of contemporary cultural cooperation in the management and technical assistance with the Manhyia Palace Museum. The Museum Director, the German art historian, Dr Hartwig Fischer, the Deputy Director; Dr […]
Chiefs and people of all ages are gathering from across the Ashanti Region to welcome Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II back to Kumasi after his trip to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III. The king’s plane was expected to land at 3 pm and crowds have already gathered at the airport, wearing branded T-shirts and carrying miniature flags of the Asante Kingdom. On his procession back to the Manhyia Palace, the king will be greeted by giant […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his wife, Lady Julia have arrived in the country. They arrived around 5 pm on a Vista jet flight and were presented with two bouquets of red and yellow roses. Welcoming the royals at the Kumasi Airport were traditional rulers, religious leaders, politicians, government appointees and residents in the Ashanti region. Among them included Asante Mampongmanhene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwaatia VI, Oheneba Hiahene, Prof Boachie-Adjei, Asante Mamponghemaa, Nana Agyakoma Difie […]
Kumasi was a spectacle to behold as Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II cruised to the Manhyia Palace in his Rolls-Royce Phantom II following his arrival from the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday. Some welcomers on horses, motorbikes, cars, and foot escorted the king to the Palace as he plied selected routes in the city. Crowds including students of Islamic Senior High School, Anglican Senior High School (SHS) and Asante Students Union (ASU) paraded along roads to wave flags of the […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has presented himself to the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III following his arrival in Ghana. The Queen donned white apparrel to express her joy in welcoming the King. This is per custom and tradition. Host of Adomankomasem on Opemsuo radio, Kwame Akosa, explained that the King is mandated to visit two places upon his return from any trip. First is the stool room and then Asantehemaa. He explained that traditionally, […]
