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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Pays Courtesy Visit to President Mahama in Accra

23Jun

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Pays Courtesy Visit to President Mahama in Accra

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday, June 23, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to President John Dramani Mahama at his private residence in Accra. The visit formed part of the Asantehene’s engagements following his attendance as the guest of honour at the graduation ceremony of his son on Saturday, June 21. Otumfuo was accompanied by a delegation of revered traditional leaders, the Nananom, underscoring the cultural significance and respect associated with the visit. During the meeting, Otumfuo extended a warm gesture of goodwill and expressed his appreciation to the president for his continuous service and commitment to national unity. The visit also served as a farewell call as the Asantehene concluded his activities in the capital. In a brief interaction, President J...

Former President Akufo-Addo Receives Asantehene and Entourage at Nima Residence

3Jun

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Former President Akufo-Addo Receives Asantehene and Entourage at Nima Residence

Former President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, hosted the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and an esteemed delegation of Chiefs and noblemen from Asanteman at his residence in Nima, Accra. The courtesy visit was marked by deep respect and camaraderie, as the former President warmly welcomed the Asantehene and his entourage. Akufo-Addo expressed profound gratitude to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his unwavering support and wise counsel throughout his tenure as President of Ghana. In particular, Akufo-Addo highlighted the Asantehene’s instrumental role as Chairman of the Committee of Eminent Chiefs — a body which also included the Yagbonwura and the Nayiri — for their vital efforts in helping to restore and maintain peace in Dagbon. “Th...

6May

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Otumfuo Clocks 75 Today

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II THE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will be 75 years old today, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and the special day will surely be marked with pomp and pageantry. Known in private life as Barima Kwaku Duah, Otumfuo was born on May 6, 1950, at Ash Town, a popular community in Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti Region. A true royal of the Golden Stool of the Asante Kingdom, he is the last child of the five children of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Barima Kwaku Duah, at the age of 49, was enstooled as the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool in 1999, succeeding his late brother, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II. Whilst swearing the oath, the Asantehene promised to lead the Asante Kingdom to the Promised Land, a promise that he has fulfilled since ascending th...

Asantehene inspects progress of “Heal KATH” Project, solicits more public support

2Feb

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Asantehene inspects progress of “Heal KATH” Project, solicits more public support

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for more support to complete works on the “Heal KATH” Project and ensure the hospital renders excellent services to the millions of clients who seek healthcare at the facility. According to the King, although donations towards the renovation of the biggest referral facility in the northern part of the country have been useful so far, there was still major work to be done in other wards for patients’ comfort and relief. The Asantehene made the call when he inspected progress of work at the facility on Friday, January 31, 2025. He expressed satisfaction at the work done, commending the contractors and project committee members for their strict supervision. In November 2023, the Asantehene initiated the Heal KATH project to mobilise ...

Mahama hails Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s contributions towards national development

20Jan

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Mahama hails Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s contributions towards national development

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday hailed the contributions of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, towards national development. He praised the Asantehene for his wise counsel and support, which facilitated the achievements in his first term as President. President Mahama gave the commendations on Sunday when he joined the Otumfuo and Asanteman to celebrate Akwasidae Festival at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The President cited some projects that were executed in the Ashanti Region during his first term, such as roads, markets, schools, hospitals, extension of electricity and water to many homes. President Mahama pledged to consult the Asantehene even more especially at a time Ghanaians were witnessing the worst crisis in Ghana’s history He al...

Asantehene praises Afua Asantewaa for her exceptional courage

2Jan

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Asantehene praises Afua Asantewaa for her exceptional courage

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended Ms Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, a Ghanaian World Guinness Record hopeful, for her exceptional courage and perseverance in pushing the boundaries of Ghana’s musical influence on the global map. He said Asantewaa’s perseverance to gain world recognition with Ghanaian music had received admiration from all people and needed to be acknowledged. Otumfuo Osei Tutu gave the recommendation when Ms Asantewaa paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi. The visit, which coincided with the first Awukudae celebration of Asanteman, was for the marathon singer to showcase her remarkable dedication, talent and appreciation to the Asantehene, for his gracious reception during her ambitious second attempt to set a Guinness...