Tag Archives: OTUMFUO

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, marked the end of seven straight decades of royal leadership that spanned across the world. The British Royal family through the Commonwealth group of nations maintained very close ties with its former colonies – be it at the political-diplomatic and …

In quest of improving the quality of life of Ghanaian children by enhancing education The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has donated Prof. Quarm’s  Science Textbooks and Workbooks to 24 deprived schools in the Akrofuom District of Ashanti region. The Foundation in consultation with Ashanti Regional Directorate of Ghana Education Service …

A seven-year-old girl from the Ashanti Region, Rachel Yram, is reported to have eulogised the great King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the first page of her recently published book. According to a Facebook post by the Manhyia Palace, the royal seat of the Ashanti Kingdom, …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has implored the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to be measured in their expectations as they continue to engage the government on their conditions of service. The university lecturers in January this year embarked on strike over what they described as worsening condition …

Vociferous journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, has urged Ga Chiefs to follow the example of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and reclaim all lands they have given to the government that were not used for their intended purpose. Godsbrain Smart, who is popularly known as Captain Smart, said that the …

An old video of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has emerged online, where the King is heard declaring a war on all who are in possession of lands belonging to the monarchy. Speaking at an event, the Asantehene said that one of such groups of persons, is the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), …

There is a story that is commonly told of how powerful a certain Ghanaian traditional leader is, so much that not even the powers and authority vested in the country’s Head of State by the constitution can overshadow his, especially within that leader’s immediate jurisdiction. In fact, if it is …

Nana Ntime Banahene, Esumeja Krontihene together with some sub-chiefs of the Esumeja traditional area, have warned Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II, over his recent public outburst against Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. According to them, the Dormaahene pays homage to the Golden Stool, therefore, he has no authority, …

His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, as the Asante custom demands, on Sunday evening, stormed Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital to attend the wake keeping at the Yiadom-Hwediem Palace to mourn with the New Juaben Traditional Council over the demise of the Omanhene and the Queen mother. The final …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II flew to the United States of America for the 2022 Memphis in May International Festival dedicated to Ghana. As part of his activities, the Asantehene on Saturday, May 7, 2022, held a durbar where his Royal Majesty sat in state with his chiefs and queen mothers. …