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Kumasi Prepares for Historic Visit of King Mswati III of Eswatini

24Jun

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Kumasi Prepares for Historic Visit of King Mswati III of Eswatini

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a series of temporary traffic arrangements ahead of the royal visit of His Majesty King Mswati III, the monarch of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), to the Ashanti regional capital. In a public notice issued by the KMA, the assembly expressed its pride in welcoming the King of Eswatini on what it described as a “historic visit,” and assured residents of coordinated efforts to ensure a smooth and dignified experience for both the royal guest and the city’s residents. Traffic Advisories Issued As part of security and ceremonial protocols, the KMA outlined key traffic regulations for two days: Tuesday, June 24, 2025:From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, there will be heavy police presence and traffic regulation on roads stretching from Kumasi ...

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...

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...

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...

Manhyia receives 28 more looted artefacts

24Nov

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Manhyia receives 28 more looted artefacts

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene, has taken delivery of 28 gold artefacts looted during the Sagrenti War at a grand durbar at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. This formed part of activities to make the 100th anniversary celebration of the return King Prempeh I from exile. Representative of AngloGold Ashanti who purchased the artefacts from an art collector at West African works in 1922, handed over the ornaments to the King of Asante, bringing the total number of restituted Asante artifacts from the British plunder in the 1900s to 67. The symbolic artifacts from South Africa include linguist staff, swords, palace security locks, rings, necklaces, and proverbial gold-weights depicting crocodiles and gold scandals. Leading the official handover at the Durbar were Mr. Stewart Bai...