Asantehene-Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Archives

‘Fante Women Are Great Cooks’ – Otumfuo Asantehene Commends Their Culinary Skills

11/27/2024 8:48 am

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has warmly celebrated Fante women for their outstanding culinary talents. In a recent video that has been widely shared on social media, the esteemed monarch fondly reflected on his childhood memories and the delectable meals prepared by his beloved Fante aunt, Auntie Evelyn. “She was a fantastic cook,” Otumfuo … Read more

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Destools Three Chiefs Over Illegal Mining

08/27/2024 3:19 pm

by Grace Elinam

Three chiefs have faced the stern judgment of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, leading to their destoolment; the Sabronum Gyaasehene, the Akyeamhene, and the Baamuhene. The chiefs’ removal from office was declared during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace, following a thorough investigation into their involvement in illegal … Read more

Kumasi Branch Of Lighthouse Chapel Closed Down By Asante Force

06/28/2021 10:07 pm

by Eddie Mensa, Senior Reporter

The Bantama Branch of Lighthouse Chapel owned by Bishop Dag-Heward has been closed down by a group identified as Asante Force. The closure of the mega Church came out of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the founder of the church, making unsavory comments about the Asantehene. READ ALSO: I Warned Him But He Didn’t Listen – Wife … Read more

Otumfuo Guy Guy!- Kumericans Gather To Cheer Otumfour As He Rides His Rolls Royce On The Streets Of Kumasi- VIDEO

04/30/2021 11:48 am

by Miss Anita-Pyper Agyei, Senior Reporter

The people of Kumasi have applauded their King, Otumfour Osei Tutu when he visited Adum, the central business district of Kumasi to perform some rites as part of the Awukudae festival. The festival is said to be one of the two main festivals revered by the people from the Ashanti Region. READ ALSO: Hot Mama!- … Read more

This is Why Ex-President John Dramini Mahama Copied Asantehene-Otumfuo Osei Tutu II into His Letter Withdrawing Request for Cantonments Residence

01/11/2017 4:50 pm

by Comfort Asante, GC Staff Writer

Former Ghanaian President-John Dramani Mahama has come under fire–as Ghanaians both online and offline have been tearing into him what many claim as a greedy attempt to take with him into retirement a bungalow he stayed in while he was the president.

For the last three days, the Ghanaian social media landscape and radio waves have been filled with arguments for and against John Mahama’s request to the new Akufo Addo’s government to sort of fulfil a promise to allow him to continue to reside at his presidential bungalow at Cantonments, Accra.

Ex-president John Mahama, in a letter dated December 19 and signed by his chief of staff, Julius Debrah, had requested that the property at No. 3 Prestige Link, Cantonments and its adjoining facilities, which he has been occupying for the past eight years, should be alloted to him as his retirement home.

Following complaints by Ghanaians and many others asking the new government not to hand over the residence, John Dramani Mahama has decided to withdraw his request.

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to Speak At UK’s Houses of Parliament On August 15

07/29/2016 12:20 pm

by Comfort Asante, GC Staff Writer

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will on August 15 2016, give a major lecture on Africa’s democratic advances and development under the title, Africa’s Democratic Path and the Search for Economic Transformation at the Attlee Pontius Suit of the British Houses of Parliament in London.
The lecture will have a select audience of two hundred that will include some Members of both Houses, the London diplomatic community, leading policy institutions and faculty of some United Kingdom universities.
A release from the Office of the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, Hon. Diana Abbott in London and the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi said, Lord Paul Boateng of the House of Lords will be the introductory speaker of the Asantehene .
The event has as Special Guest of Honour, the Nigerian Nobel Laureate, playwright and poet, Prof. Wole Soyinka who will reflect on Governance and the literary arts.

Desist From Public Endorsements Of Politicians – Asantehene Orders Chiefs

06/23/2016 11:14 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on all his sub chiefs to desist from publicly showing support for one political candidate over another, warning that it’s important that they maintain their neutrality in the eyes of their subjects.
The overlord of the Asante kingdom made the remarks to the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, noting that whilst everyone can have their personal preference, it is better to maintain neutrality when placed in their positions.

Asantehene- Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Turns 66 Today

05/6/2016 9:58 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Osei Tutu II, celebrates his birthday today, Friday, May 6, 2016.
The reigning monarch turns 66 on this fateful day.

Samuel Osei Kuffour Misses Out On Kotoko Top Job After Speaking A Tad Too Soon

10/15/2015 8:15 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

There is a proverb that paraphrased; says something like if you’ll not get praised for your own efforts, you praise yourself. It seems it might have backfired for Ghana legend Samuel Osei Kuffour, who was presumed to be the next CEO of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. However, speaking about the appointment before an official announcement from … Read more

Ghana Legend Samuel Osei Kuffour Appointed CEO Of Kumasi Asante Kotoko

10/5/2015 8:39 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The former Bayern Munich and Black Stars defender- Samuel Osei Kuffour has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

The appointment of the 39 year old was sanctioned by the life patron of the club, the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Asantehene-Otumfuo Osei Tutu II BLASTS President Mahama…

02/2/2015 4:08 pm

by Nana Yaw Adjapong

For once, let’s not jump into saying, Ashanti people do not like education and that is why they are allegedly being not considered for appointments in Ghana…Cut the tribal rope off!

Last Saturday at the forecourt of the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Asante Confederacy, Asantehene-Otumfuo Osei Tutu II reportedly “blasted the John Mahama led National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration over allegations that the Asantes (natives of the Ashanti Region) are being discriminated against in the areas of appointments and employment opportunities in the country”.

According to the Daily Guide, “the Asantehene disclosed that he had in recent times received several complaints and reports about how people with Asante extraction were being discriminated against on the job market, even though they had the requisite qualifications.”

“Asantes are crying over neglect by the NDC government,” Otumfuo said.