Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
“I will keep this priceless moment shining in my memory forever”, are the words of the Lebanese ambassador to Ghana, H. E. Maher Kheir on his first encounter with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. During a duty call at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, October 21, 2022, the envoy expressed his gratitude to the King for the rare honour. “The Asante kingdom is one of the pillars of Ghana’s history. It is at the heart and mind of Ghana. It […]
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on Denmark to undertake social interventions in Ghana. He said that although Ghana has been declared as a country beyond aid by the government, the Danish government can provide support in terms of education, health, agriculture, sanitation, etc. Addressing the Danish ambassador to Ghana during a courtesy call at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, October 21, 2022, His Majesty counted the contributions by Denmark in Ghana. “Development and assistance you have always […]
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has thrown a challenge at the management members of Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel- formerly Golden Tulip Hotel- to advance to a 5-star rated hotel. The King dared the Management members when they called at the Manhyia Palace to inform him about the reforms. Golden Tulip has been rebranded as Lancaster City hotel since July this year. The Rooms Division Manager of the hotel, Gabriel Owusu explained to the King that the Ghana Libyan Arab Holding […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received an album of pictures of his trip to Memphis where he participated in the Memphis In May International Festival earlier this year. The album was presented to him by a delegation led by Kwabena Ampofo Appiah, Managing Director of State Housing Company. The 2022 Memphis in May Festival was held in honour of Ghana. As part of the festival, Otumfuo graced the Ghana Live Riches & Rhythms performance at the Orpheum Theatre […]
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has condemned girl marriage as “wrong” and “unacceptable”. Statistics from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that 79,733 Ghanaian girls between 12 to 17 years have either been married or are living together with a man. 25,999 of them are said to be of Junior High School going age, that is, between 12 to 14 years. His majesty is of the strong opinion that parents must take responsibility for their children and not hide behind […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has asserted that disputes around lands emanate from lies carved out by one of the parties in the dispute. The Monarch who has been superintending over several dispute resolutions for more than two decades said this when a delegation from the Ahafo Regional Peace Council called on him at the Manhyia Palace on Friday. The delegation was led by Most Rev. Peter Kwaku Atuahene, the Catholic Bishop of the Goaso Diocese. The Council […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll has called on Chiefs to focus on development in their traditional areas but not always on settlement of dispute. His Majesty made this statement on Thursday, October 6, 2022, during Asanteman Traditional Council meeting at the Manhyia Palace. Otumfuo advised Chiefs to make developmental projects in their respective traditional areas their topmost priority. Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll called on all Chiefs to come on board with their individual knowledge for the betterment of […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed dissatisfaction with the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) in the country, which isn’t proving any positive results. He said upon the efforts put in the fight against the menace it’s still seen no improvement and that shows that there’s something wrong. He registered his displeasure when the U.S Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Virginia E. Palmer paid her maiden visit to him at the Manhyia Palace where she expressed interest in engaging in […]
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asante Monarch has arrived in Ghana after embarking on a private trip outside the country in July. He arrived at the Kumasi International Airport on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at exactly 2 pm. At the airport, dozens lined up to welcome the King. Among the welcomers were traditional leaders like Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu and the Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, Assumegyahene, Kontanasehene, and queen mothers. Also present were government officials including the […]
His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asante Monarch, will not attend the events marking the funeral ceremony of the late Queen Elizabeth II. This was communicated officially to King Charles III’s household and the Commonwealth and Development Office in a letter sighted by Opemsuo radio. The letter noted that His Majesty cannot attend the events. This was in response to a personal invitation extended to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by the new British Monarch to attend the events marking […]
