Tag Archives: Asantehene

The government has given more than 400 acres of state lands, including a section of the military barracks in Kumasi, to the Asantehene. The Fourth Estate has sighted a directive to public institutions to that effect. It is signed by the Chief Director of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, Mrs. …

Dormaahene, Oseadeyo Agyeman Badu II, has given a historical reason why the Bono people should not and cannot be said to be envious of the Ashantis. The outspoken traditional leader pointed to the fact that the Dormaa stool had been established for a century and three decades before the Ashanti …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for swift measures to avert the brawls of the kind that ensued in Parliament before the House went on holiday at the end of last year.     MPs shouted at each other and engaged in open fisticuffs in Parliament on the evening …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has chastised Members of Parliament who engaged in fights in the House during last year. In is view, the lawmakers put aside their debating skills to exhibit their punching prowess in the House.   Speaking at the National Media Capacity Enhancement programme on Monday …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised the church to be resolute in promoting positive ethical values and practices in Ghanaian society. According to him, espousing the sublime qualities of truthfulness, honesty and patriotism should be a priority for the Christian community given the fact that these virtues helped …

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged Dr Edward Akosah Danso who recently graduated from the University of Cape Coast School of Medical Science not to turn his back on Ghana by seeking greener pastures elsewhere. He appealed to him to ensure that he serves the country with all his …

It was a display of a mixture of different Ghanaian cultures of drums and dance as Juaben re-enacted its traditional roots to climax a year-long celebration of 50 years of Nana Otuo Siriboe II as the Omanhene of Juaben Traditional area. The reenactment covered every aspect of the lives of the …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has admonished the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo-Dampare to flush out bad officers from Ghana Police Service in a bid to enhance its image.   Speaking at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday ( 1 December) after a courtesy call on him by …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is worried about the recent power outages in the Ashanti Region. Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Asantehene said the intermittent power outages had destroyed his electrical appliances. “I have been experiencing power …

A video shared by @Ashanti_Kingdom on Twitter gives us a sneak-peek into something that we do not see every day and involves two of Ghana’s revered men. In the video, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is captured at the Manhyia Palace, giving a rare drive in a golf cart, through …