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15/01/2026

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, marked the first Awukudae festival of the year on January 14, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

Joining the festival were Methodist Church Ghana, Christian Service University (CSU), District Grand Lodge, Regional Commander of Ghana Immigration Service, Hill Top Executives Fitness Club, Stanbic Bank, GCB Bank, GUBA, and others.

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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

DAASEBRE OSEI BONSU III
ASANTE - MAMPONGHENE
TO SWEAR AN OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II, ASANTEHENE
MONDAY, 19TH JANUARY, 2026 @ 12 NOON, MANHYIA PALACE

12/01/2026

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has destooled the Queen of Apatrapa, Nana Akyaa Panin.
It comes after she was revealed to be a non-royal, making her illegitimate for the position she holds.
This brings an end to her 24-year reign
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22/12/2025

The last Akwasidae of 2025 unfolded on Sunday, 21 December at Manhyia Palace, where Otumfuo Osei Tutu II presided over the 9th Akwasidae of the year. Chiefs arrived in full regalia, the palace echoed with drums, xylophones and ceremonial horns, and the grounds glittered with intricately woven kente, gold ornaments and ceremonial umbrellas. The celebration wrapped up with prayers for peace and prosperity for the Ashanti Region, underscoring the Asantehene’s role as a unifying figure and custodian of heritage .¹ ²

If you’re curious about the specific rituals performed, the music that filled the air, or how this Akwasidae ties into the broader Asante calendar, just let me know—I’d love to dive deeper! ✌🏾✌🏾

22/12/2025

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, turned the Manhyia Palace into a feast‑filled venue for the last Akwasidae of 2025. On Sunday, December 21, 2025 he hosted a lavish luncheon for the festival’s dignitaries – President John Mahama, the Canadian High Commissioner, NDC bigwigs and a host of chiefs and clergy – where traditional kente‑clothed guests were treated to a spread of local dishes, drinks and live music from the Mesduah Band .¹ The atmosphere was vibrant with gospel performances by the Daughters of Glorious Jesus and upbeat all‑genre sets that kept everyone on their feet, blending royal protocol with festive celebration .

19/12/2025

Wow, that's huge news!

The kingmakers of the Mampong Silver Stool officially presented Leslie Osei Bonsu to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as the new occupant on December 18 2025 at Manhyia Palace, with Nana Oppong Frenyam (Adankranyamanhene) and other Bretuo family members in attendance!

2 Leslie, a senior software architect and geospatial systems strategist, was outdoored by Queenmother Nana Agyakoma Difie ll and is set to swear allegiance soon.

There's also some buzz about a dispute: a few kingmakers accused the queen of bypassing tradition, but Otumfuo later endorsed Leslie and ordered the rites to proceed.

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18/12/2025

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has arrived in Kumasi after presenting the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra. The report is a result of months of consultations and shuttle diplomacy aimed at resolving the decades-long chieftaincy conflict in Bawku. The Asantehene's mediation process involved bringing together feuding factions for their first face-to-face meeting, marking a significant step towards peace.

The report recommends enforcing existing laws recognizing Zugraan Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as the legitimate Chief of Bawku and head of the Kusasi Traditional Area. President Mahama has expressed gratitude for the Asantehene's efforts and pledged government support for restoring lasting peace in Bawku.

17/12/2025

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is paving the way for the enstoolment of a new Asante Mamponghene, Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu, who's been nominated to occupy the Silver ...

16/12/2025

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has discouraged kingmakers from attempting to settle scores with any Queen by frustrating their efforts to select a chief to occupy a vacant stool.

His Majesty emphasised that Kingmakers cannot take advantage of situations for their personal gains.

With this said, Otumfuo encouraged them to find suitable opportunities to settle all issues they might have with the queen.

Otumfuo made these remarks when the Asanteman Council on December 15, 2025, looked into issues impeding the process of enstooling a successor to the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, Asante Mamponghene.

Issue
Three of the kingmakers, including the Ankobeahene, Kyidomhene and Akwamuhene, accused the Queen, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, of defying traditionally laid down processes to personally enstool her nominee, identified as Leslie Osei Bonsu.

“Instead of first bringing the nominee to us, she had him lifted and paraded around unapproved routes as the new chief, so we boycotted him when she later presented him to us.”

They also raised concerns about the Queen’s ‘rude’ attitude.

Nana Agyakoma denied the earlier allegations, saying she went by the book to choose the nominee.

Responding to the parading claims, she said she didn’t order it.

“It was the men in my home who lifted him. I later saw it on social media.”

Dispute with Queen
Acknowledging the numerous charges against the Queen, Otumfuo queried the kingmakers for failing to confront their issue with the Queen head-on while Daasebre Osei Bosu was alive.

His Majesty posited that it was an ideal occasion for her to face disciplinary action.

“I know she disregards you, and you fear that she will do worse when she succeeds at bringing her brother.”

Meanwhile, the Asantehene chastised the Queen for her attitude.

Obstruction without Cause Unacceptable
The Occupant of the Golden Stool further stated that settling scores with the Queen by obstructing her traditional role for no legitimate reasons was unacceptable.

“That is her role, and it cannot be taken away from her. If you reject her nominee, it has to be on legitimate grounds- from being an ex-convict, criminal, mentally unstable, among others- If none of these can be cited with proof, then her nominee must be enstooled. Even if you legitimately reject him, she will be in charge of getting another.”

“I know you have a favourite for the stool. Prof Akosah is very qualified for the stool, I’m aware, but he has to be chosen by the woman standing there, {Nana Agyakoma}. If she doesn’t choose him, there is nothing anyone can do about it.”

Affirmation of Queen’s Nominee
Affirming the choice of the Queen, Otumfuo called him to the fore and ordered a re-presentation of him to the kingmakers by the Queen.

His Majesty then ordered them to perform the requisite rites and bring him back to take the oath of allegiance.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

14/12/2025

Happy birthday