Tag Archives: OTUMFUO

The Asantehene Otumfuo has withdrawn his representatives from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and other assemblies in the Ashanti region. According to the Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia, the traditional council feels eliminated in local governance representation in the various assemblies. He revealed that the assembly formerly had 5 representatives on …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is preparing to issue gold coins to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, theghanareport.com has learned. It is also to mark the birthday of the Asantehene who turns 70 on May 6th, 2020. The coin is expected to be 100% 24 carat gold …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid a courtesy call on former President Jerry John Rawlings at the Ridge residence in Accra on Friday. Accompanied by a retinue of Chiefs and elders from the Manhyia Palace, Otumfuo Osei Tutu exchanged pleasantries with the former President, his family, staff and …

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has criticised the neglect of chiefs in ongoing reforms at the local government level. Speaking at the Annual Leadership Lecture Series organised by the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Friday, the respected king of the Ashanti people said had chiefs been consulted, some …

Former president and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has finally met with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, MyNewsGh.com can report. A source close to the opposition leader revealed to this portal that the meeting was held behind closed doors at one of the …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has revealed that his palace played a pivotal role in persuading former President John Mahama to concede after he lost the 2016 presidential poll as an incumbent to the then-flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo. “At the conclusion of the last …

Founder of Glorious Ways International, Badu Kobi, is not ready to retract his statement regarding his stance on the characters traits of Asante women. In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Badu Kobi was heard saying that he is ready to stand before Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and he will …

On February 25, 1999, his immediate predecessor and “senior brother” Otumfuo Opoku Ware II died. Barima Kwaku Duah was selected to succeed Otumfuo Opoku Ware II. The overwhelming support and universal acclaim he enjoyed from the chiefs and people of the kingdom cemented his choice as the next Asantehene. Consequently, …

Kumasi is set to witness a cultural extravaganza on Sunday, April 21, when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, marks the 20th anniversary of his coronation with a grand durbar on Akwasidae k3se3. The occasion will be the high point of the anniversary and thousands of Asantes and well-wishers from …

Former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Richard Ofori Agyemang says it is better for Ashantis to focus on how they can lend their full support to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to develop their Kingdom than relying on the New …