Tag Archives: OTUMFUO

Reports in Kumasi say Manhyia Palace has secured a US$ 30 million fund to build a stadium for giants Asante Kotoko. Kwame Aboagye Mensah, Personal Assistant to the Chief of Staff, is quoted by Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM. ”Manhyia has plans to see infrastructural development at Asante Kotoko not only stadium …

Adonko Company Limited has presented boxes of Adonko Hand Sanitizers to his Royal Majesty, Otumfour Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace. The presentation forms part of efforts by the President and Founder of Angel Group of Companies, Dr. Kwaku Oteng to assist in curbing COVID-19 in the country. Kwame …

The Asantehene Otumfuo has withdrawn his representatives from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and other assemblies in the Ashanti region.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, …