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THE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has strongly condemned open defecation and other acts that have the potential of destroying the environment. He has consequently admonished the citizenry to collectively work together so that the environment will be tidy at all times to stop the spread of diseases. Otumfuo, particularly …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Ghanaian women to gather courage and prepare themselves well to assume leadership positions in their various fields of endeavour. He said women had a critical role to play in the country’s development agenda and it was important for them to position themselves to …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu has said that the relationship between former presidents, John Agyekum Kufuor and Jerry John Rawlings was not as acrimonious as reported in the media space. It is well established that the two statesmen did not enjoy the best of relationships when Rawlings who passed on the mantle to Kufuor …

While the demise of former President Jerry John Rawlings is still a shock to many, people from all walks have expressed their condolences. The government on Monday opened the book of condolence to persons in higher authority to pen their messages to the departed former president at the Accra International Conference Centre. …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has lauded former president John Dramani Mahama for listening to his advice ahead of the December 7 elections. It is recalled that when Mr Mahama visited the Otumfuo at the Manhyia Palace in August this year to introduce his running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to him, …

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting responsible environmental practices to restore water bodies in the Kingdom to their natural state. He said the Kingdom’s rural economy was highly dependent on agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors, hence, making land resources including forests, …

Although Rawlings wished to see his friend Otumfuo Osei Tutu in person at his mother’s funeral, it couldn’t materialize. Live on TV, it has been confirmed that the Ashanti powerful King cannot make it to the final funeral rites although he was officially invited. It has been confirmed on Joy …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed worry about the proliferation of weapons in the country. In a meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuah, the Ashanti overlord said it is a sign that the people have lost trust in the police The IGP was …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is worried over the recent spate of high profile murders in the country indicating that it is sparking fear among the citizenry. “Recently, some criminals have been standing on our highways and killing people with the latest being an MP and others. It is creating …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has asked the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to marshal all the relevant expertise at its disposal to unravel the recent spate of armed robbery on the country’s highways. He said the police must act quickly to bring on board astute crime scene investigators and …