Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Archives

20 Nov

Watch How Otumfuo Paid His Last Respect To His Eldest Son

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The king of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid his last respects to Oheneba Adusei Poku, the Akyempimhene, on Monday, November 18, 2024. In a sombre ceremony rich with Ashanti heritage and culture, the Asantehene arrived at the Adum Palace of Nana Adusei, where his body was laid in state. Draped in his ‘Atinka Ntoma,’ symbolizing his pain at losing a royal and close confidant, and wearing his ‘nsɛbɛ kyɛ’ (hat), Otumfuo performed his final ritual beside the mortal remains of the late Oheneba Adusei, which lay on a golden bed. Bearing the “Mponponsuo” (sword) in one hand and…

27 Aug

Otumfuo Destools Chiefs Over Galamsey

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In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a direct result of the trio’s involvement in galamsey (illegal mining), a practice that has plagued the region and drawn widespread condemnation. The Asantehene’s bold move sends a strong message that the Asante kingdom will not tolerate such activities, which pose a significant threat to the environment and the well-being of…

07 Aug

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

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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…

18 Sep

Asantehene Leaves For UK To Deliver Keynote Address At SAASUM

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The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, left Ghana last week for the United Kingdom to grace the upcoming St Andrews Africa Summit (SAASUM). The Summit, hosted by St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, saw the Monarch delivering a keynote address on the topic ‘Traditional Leadership in a Modern Society’. The event took place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Upper College Hall of the university. “His Royal Majesty will provide insight into the Kingdom of Asante and how the diverse peoples of Ghana fit into local and national government,” noted the organizers of SAASUM. The occupant…

22 Aug

Otumfuo Destools Abuontemhene Over Illegal Land Sale

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Abuontemhene of Kumasi Traditional Council, Nana Kwaku Duah III, for illegally selling lands under his jurisdiction. The announcement came during a meeting convened at the Menhyia Palace on Monday, August 21, where the Kumasi Traditional Council gathered to address the issue. The decision to strip Nana Kwaku Duah III of his position as divisional chief was triggered by accusations brought forward by fellow subchiefs. The subchiefs accused him of not only disregarding the directives of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II but also of engaging in the sale of lands, including one that was under investigation and…

15 Aug

Otumfuo Destools Aduamoahene Over Alleged Land Guard Use

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The Asantehene His Royal Majesty Nana Otumfuo Osei Tutu has destooled Nana Osei Tiri Ababio, the chief of Aduamoa who also doubles as the Nkonsonhene. The destoolment took place on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Manhyia Palace Court after Nana Osei Tiri Ababio was summoned before Asantehene's court and pressed with the charge of failing to adhere to the Asantehene’s order of injunction on a disputed land whose case was pending before the Otumfuo. Aduamoahene was also accused of using land guards to attack an interested party in the dsipute leading to injuries to an individual who was attacked…

11 Aug

Otumfuo Destools Chief Of Bekwai-Abodom Over ‘Abandonment’ Of Stool, Galamsey

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled Nana Saforo Koto, the Chief of Bekwai-Abodom. The destoolment is as a result of Nana Saforo Koto's inability to defend himself against nearly 20 charges presented by concerned residents within his community. The charges against him predominantly revolve around the alleged unrestricted sale of land to illegal miners, a practice fueling the destructive illegal small-scale mining alias 'galamsey' operations that have wreaked havoc on local water bodies. Moreover, he stands accused of neglecting his community duties for an extended period of 7 years, resulting in the abandonment of critical traditional rites and…

08 Aug

Asantehene Warns Asante Kotoko IMC Not To Interfere In The Work Of Prosper Ogum

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has issued a stern warning to the Interim Management Committee of Asante Kotoko not to interfere in the work of head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum. He wants to coach to sign his own players and make his own selections so he could be held accountable for his decisions. A report from Kumasi-based Akoma FM said the life patron of the Porcupine Warriors wants to coach to be sacked if his decisions backfire. Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II appointed an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to see to the operation of Asante Kotoko ahead of the 2023/24…

06 May

King Charles III Coronation: Otumfuo’s Invitation Brings Into Memory Relationship Between Ashantis & British – Nana Obiri Boahen

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Historian, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has substantiated that the invitation to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to witness the coronation of King Charles III has brought into memory the history between the Ashantis and the British. Lawyer Obiri Boahen, reiterated that it is not startling for King Charles III to invite Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to witness his coronation. Speaking in an interview on the State of Ghana show on Wontumi TV, he said the relationship between the Ashantis and the British has a historical antecedent. He cited an example that the British found it laborious to defeat the Ashantis in…

17 Oct

“Your Tenure Has Been Beneficial For Asanteman” – Otumfuo To President Akufo-Addo

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended President Akufo-Addo for his consistent show of attention to Asanteman, thereby situating the region to a position of prominence and honour in terms of development in the country. According to the Overlord of the Asante Kingdom, he has followed with keen interest the tenure of President Akufo-Addo since 2017, stressing that “issues of key concern to the development of Asanteman have been placed on the front burner of government’s development agenda.” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made this known on Sunday, 16th August, 2022, when the President paid a courtesy call on him…