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Asantehene speaks on the politicization of coronavirus fight

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu the second, has asked for a moratorium on political activities for the next four weeks as the nation focus attention on battling the coronavirus that has killed over 9000 globally. He expects the media to turn off the heat of political discourse and devote the …

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Otumfuo lauds Akufo-Addo for Obuasi mine reborn

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has showered plaudits on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his instrumental role in the revamping of the Obuasi Mine of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA). According to the king, the reborn of the mine is his greatest satisfaction in his 20-year reign on the Golden Stool, …

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Asantehene receives Pillar of Peace award

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received the prestigious ‘Pillar of Peace’ award of the Africa Premier Leadership Awards (APLA). The award was to recognise him for his peaceful and transformational 20-year reign on the Golden Stool. During a ceremony at the Manhyia Palace, the chairman of the Award …

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Otumfuo pledges to resolve outstanding issues in Dagbon chieftaincy

A delegation from the Dagbon kingdom led by the overlod, Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama joined the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia palace Wednesday to mark the Awukudae festival. Ya-Na was accompanied by the Chief of Savelugu,Yoo-Na Abdulai Yakubu Andani and the Chief of Mion, Mion-Lana Abdulai Mahamadou. At …

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Asantehene honours 130 rural-based teachers

One hundred and thirty teachers of public basic schools from rural areas across the country have been honoured by His Royal Majesty, King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfour Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace the Ashanti Regional capital. The Otumfuo Teachers and Education Workers Awards was introduced six years …

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Asantehene to award teachers November 27

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is expected to award 100 teachers across the country on 27 November 2019 at the Manhyia Palace. The awardees are basic school teachers teaching in deprive communities across the country for a period of five years. The 7th Otumfuo teachers awards seeks to appreciate hardworking teachers …

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“Remain Focussed, Deliver On Your Mandate” – Otumfuo To President Akufo-Addo

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, not to be side-tracked, but remain focused and deliver on his mandate to the Ghanaian people. According to the Asantehene, ”it is always good that you leave Jubilee House to go around the …

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Mahama breaks silence on Asantehene’s UN address

Former President John Dramani Mahama has broken his silence on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II following his comment at the United Nations. Reacting to the controversies surrounding the matter especially after his former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, debunked the assertions, he said the statement was only meant to …

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I’m above politics – Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has said the throne he occupies puts him miles above partisan politics. He said he would continue to contribute his quota to the peace, unity and growth of the country. Addressing a durbar during an Akwasidae festival in the United States of America (US) …

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