Tag Archives: ASANTEHENE

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 …

Former president of Côte d’Ivoire Henri Konan Bédié on October 13, 2020, led an official delegation to Manhyia Palace. Henri Konan Bédié visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to have a private discussion on issues of mutual benefit. His Excellency Henri Konan Bédié was President of Côte d’Ivoire from 1993 to 1999, and …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged all the political parties taking part in this year’s general elections to commit to peace. Speaking during a call on him by Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday, 11 October 2020, the Asante monarch said five West African countries, including Ghana, are going to …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is undoubtedly one of the most respected figures in the country which makes his statements profound and impactful. It is for this reason that in every election year, politicians, particularly presidential candidates of the two leading parties call on him before they commence their campaign in …

Private legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw, has asked all chiefs who have endorsed political parties, especially the two major political parties; New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to immediately desist from the act. Their actions, he said was a gross disrespect for the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II as he …

The National Democratic Congress introduced the running mate of John Mahama to the Asantehene on Wednesday August 26, 2020. During the introduction of running mate Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Johnson Asiedu Nketia gave a powerful speech on why the party chose a female running mate. According to Asiedu Nketia, the …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has admonished NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama to assure Ghanaians that the mistakes that happened under his tenure as President will not be repeated if he is re-elected in the upcoming December polls. The Asantehene made the comments during a visit by the former …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to play a leading role in the national campaign to reduce road accidents to the barest minimum. He said the commitment on the part of members of the Union, especially drivers to adhere to motor-traffic rules …