Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has warned his traditional wives against taking advantage of their positions to intimidate the less privileged and their subjects. The King recognizes that some of his wives manipulate the reality for their parochial interests. “One of the things I frown upon is intimidating others with your position. Don’t try to use your position to peddle falsehood. That is bad. When you do that, you dishonour me. I don’t want people […]
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. […]
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. […]
The ultimate Akwasidae Festival of 2024 has been held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked it on December 8, a day after the country’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections. His Majesty was joined by people from across the country and beyond, including Nananom, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) led by Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah University of […]
The King of the Asante Kingdom, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Queen, Her Majesty Nana Konadu Yiadom III have cast their votes in the ongoing polls. Ghana is today electing a new President alongside 276 Parliamentary representatives for the next four years as part of democratic processes. The exercise brought out the royals of the Asante Kingdom to exercise their franchise. Asantehene VotesThe Monarch was the first to arrive at the Manhyia Palace Polling Station 1 in the […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has mourned Nana Yaa Adutwumwaa Dudaa Kani Mmrosa II, the Queen of Nkoranza Traditional Area in the Bono East Region. The Queen died at the age of 105 years while receiving treatment at a traditional health facility. Her death was publicly announced on March 29, 2024. In accordance with tradition, her burial rites began on Friday, November 29. The Asantehene who is traditionally the spouse of queens of Nkoranza paid his last respects to her […]
