In a response to alleged disrespectful remarks by Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as ‘Wontumi’, the Ashanti Youth group has imposed a ban on the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). The ban, announced during a press conference in Kumasi today, Wednesday, 17 January 2024, …
Read More »Presidency To Ghanaians: Ignore Social Media Claims That Akufo-Addo Is Secretly Offering Support To Dormaahene To Attack Asantehene.
The presidency has called on Ghanaians to disregard social media claims that President Akufo-Addo is secretly offering support to the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, in what has been described by several analysts and commentators as the Dormaahene’s attack on The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is far …
Read More »Asantehene Becomes The First African Monarch To Be Featured In The Pirelli Calendar
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is reportedly the first black monarch in history, to be featured in the prestigious calendar, Pirelli Calendar. According to broadcaster Caleb Nii Boye, the Asantehene featured in the 50th edition of the famed Pirelli calendar. CNN affirmed that the Otumfuo was featured in the …
Read More »Living In Ghana Is Much Better Than Living Abroad – Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaian graduates not to leave the country to seek greener pastures abroad. Speaking at the 57th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), on Friday, November 24, 2023, the Asantehene, who is the chancellor …
Read More »It Is Such Nonsense I Hate! – Watch Otumfuo’s Public Reprimand Of Subchief
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, publicly reprimanded a subchief who over double sale of land under his jurisdiction. One of the two victims dragged the chief to Manhyia, the Otumfuo’s Palace in Kumasi, where the chief was severely questioned outside the regular royal court sitting. In a video shared …
Read More »VIDEO: Nananom Are Being Misled With Money, I Will Revive Asanteman Again – Asantehene Vows
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has vowed to bring the Ashanti kingdom back to its rightful place. The Otumfuo, who made these remarks while addressing some chieftaincy issues at the Manhyia Palace over the week, said that Asanteman is not at the rightful place because some of his chiefs …
Read More »Asantehene Expresses Grave Concern Over The Spread Of Coup D’états On The African Continent.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed deep concern over the increasing spate of coup d’états occurring on the African continent. He attributes these military takeovers to the challenging economic conditions faced by nations, leading to the ousting of democratically elected governments. Addressing the St. Andrews Africa Summit …
Read More »Otumfuo Destools 3 Chiefs In A Fortnight; Residents React
The recent spate of destoolment of chiefs by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has got residents talking. The latest to lose his authority is the Abuontemhene, Nana Kwaku Duah III, who was destooled on Monday, August 21. His destoolment by the Kumasi Traditional Council will be the third in …
Read More »Asantehene Destools 3 Errant Sub Chiefs In 4 Months: Here Are The Underlying Reasons
In this year alone, the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom had stamped his feet and exercised his authority with a high turnaround of destoolment of his sub chiefs. The powers of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II spans the Ashanti areas to areas in Bono and beyond. His power is reflected in …
Read More »Why The Yaa Naa Is The First To Know Of The Death Or Enthronement Of An Asantehene
To many Ghanaians, there is a rivalry between Ashantis and the people of the Northern Region, Dagombas, but history says otherwise. Though the relationship between Ashantis and Dagombas began through war, the two tribes became best of friends, according to Lawyer and Historian, Anokye Frimpong. In an interview on Max …
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