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18 Sep

Asantehene Destools Ejisu-Kyrekrom Dikro For Desecrating The Great Oath

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Tuesday officially destooled the Ejisu-Kyerekrom Dikro, Opanin Kwaku Kyere, after he was found guilty of violating the Great Oath, a sacred tenet within the Ashanti Kingdom. The destoolment, a significant and rare act in Ashanti tradition, underscores the severity of the offense. The Great Oath, which holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, symbolizes trust, integrity, and loyalty to the Ashanti Kingdom. Violating this oath is regarded as a serious breach of the values and principles that bind the community. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, known for his dedication to preserving Ashanti customs and enforcing justice,…

19 Aug

A vote for Mahama, an Endorsement of Kevin Taylor’s insults on Asantehene Wontumi Asserts

Evans ManassehNewsASANTEHENE, Bawumia, mahama, Wontumi

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has sparked controversy with his latest comments. According to him, voting for John Mahama in the upcoming elections is tantamount to endorsing Kevin Taylor's insults towards the Asantehene. Chairman Wontumi made these comments in the Atwima-Nwabiagye Constituency as he begins his campaign tour, where he criticized John Mahama for not condemning Kevin Taylor's actions. Kevin Taylor, a Ghanaian social media personality, has been known for his controversial and often inflammatory comments, including a recent incident where he insulted the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei…

07 Aug

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Calls for Action to Transform Development Rhetoric into Reality

Evans ManassehNewsASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

In a landmark event in London, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, delivered a compelling address at the Citi Black Heritage Client Symposium, on the Asante Kingdom; Historical Legacy and Its Impact on Modern Economic Development. The event, held in the heart of the City of London, brought together distinguished guests including former president of Ghana, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, professionals from various fields of work and Citibank officials. Otumfuo emphasized the inseparable relationship between human capital and financial capital for national development, stating, "Capital without the human is valueless, just as the human without capital is like an…

16 Jun

The Secret to Ashanti Strength: Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen Explains

Evans ManassehNewsASANTEHENE, OBIRI BOAHEN

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a historian, and a private legal practicioner has unveiled the source of the Ashanti people's power. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen asserts that the Ashanti are historically strongest when their kings are named Osei Tutu or Opoku Ware. In an interview, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen explained that the Asantes face difficulties when ruled by kings ruled by a King who is not called Osei Tutu or Opoku Ware. He warned that if the successor to the current King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, does not bear the name Osei Tutu or Opoku Ware, it could take 150-200 years…

06 Jun

Asantehene Pledges Support For 2024 Green Ghana Day

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has pledged his unflinching support towards the 2024 edition of Green Ghana Day with a call on Ghanaians to support the national tree planting exercise. The King noted that, this year’s Green Ghana Day, scheduled for Friday June 7, will serve as an avenue for Ghanaians to demonstrate their dedication to the conservation of the nation’s forest resources and demonstrate the desire to leave a richer and greener Ghana for the next generation. Otumfuo, commended government for implementing the Green Ghana Project and emphasized the importance of trees in environmental conservation, climate change mitigation…

14 May

NPP UK Condemns Disrespectful Remarks by Joyce Bawa Towards The Ashanti King

Evans ManassehNewsASANTEHENE, NPP-UK

The NPP chapter in the UK has condemned Joyce Bawa for making an alleged disrespectful remark towards the Ashanti King. In a statement copied to Wontumionline.com, the NPP Communications Directorate in the UK corrected Joyce Bawa for erroneously referring to the Ashanti King as a "chief". Full statement below... Press Release NPP UK Communications Directorate NPP UK United Kingdom 14th May, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NPP UK Condemns Disrespectful Remarks by Joyce Bawa Towards The Ashanti King The NPP UK strongly condemns the recent comments made by Joyce Bawa Mogtari, spokesperson for former President John Dramani Mahama, regarding His Majesty…

09 Feb

No attempt to sideline or denigrate Asante Kingdom will succeed- Asantehene assures

Evans ManassehNewsAsante Kingdom, ASANTEHENE

The overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says no attempt to sideline or denigrate the Asante Kingdom will succeed. According to Ashantehene, the Ashanti kingdom has stood the test of time despite two unprovoked British-led wars in the olden days in an attempt to wipe out the kingdom. Welcoming the return of Asante artefacts looted 150 years ago by the British Army, the Asantehene said that despite animosity and schemes against the kingdom, it will endure. Thursday’s durbar at the Manhyia Palace, dubbed ‘Kuntukuni Thursday’, was held under mixed feelings by Asante chiefs, led by Asantehene,…

02 Nov

Asantehene, Ga Mantse, Kwahuhene To Attend 2022 Hogbetsotso Za

wontumionline.comNewsASANTEHENE, Ga Mantse, Kwahuhene To Attend 2022 Hogbetsotso Za

The 60th edition of the Hogbetsotso Za to be celebrated by the Chiefs, elders, and the people of the Anlo State will be bigger and better as four prominent Chiefs are expected to be in attendance for the grand durbar slated for 5th November 2022 at Hogbe Park at Anloga. In an interview, the Awadada of Anlo State, Torgbui Agbesi Awusu II noted that, this year’s celebration will be attended by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Paramount Chief of Kwahu Traditional Area, Daasebre Akumoah Agyapong II, The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the current King Agorkorli of…

16 Sep

THE ROYAL INVITATION TO ASANTEHENE: Let’s Eschew The Cynicism And The Jealousy And Be Happy For Once!

Wontumi2NewsASANTEHENE, Buckingham Palace, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth

The official invitation extended to The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, by the Buckingham Palace has attracted interested reactions from various quarters of the country. Whilst others are excited about it, others have as usual resorted to subtle cynicism, obviously fueled by jealousy and inferior complexities. Yes, I agree that every tribe, ethnic or religious group in the country has their own unique history and contribution to the growth and development of the country. Others of course, have their own idiosyncrasies. It is therefore not out of place when subjects of these traditional authorities seek to project or elevate their…

25 Jun

We Will Banish You From Ashanti Region- Musician A Plus Threatened (Video)

Kakra NunuFeatured, News, ShowbizA Plus, ASANTEHENE, AYA, Dag Heward-Mills

Musician A Plus has been threatened to be banished from stepping foot in Ashanti region if he is to continue to support individuals who have been caught attacking Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Ashanti regional Communications Officer for the Progressive People’s Party, Richard Boadu has warned that he finds it offensive for the musician to support Bishop Heward-Mills when he has been caught attacking the integrity of the Asantehene. Musician and political activist, A Plus has lashed out at some Ashanti Youth groups for threatening to take action against Bishop Heward-Mills, over comments he made against Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. …