Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the 16th Asantehene, the traditional ruler of the Ashanti people in Ghana. He ascended the throne in 1999 and has since been a significant cultural and political figure in the country. Known for his advocacy for peace and development, he has played a crucial role in addressing social issues, including illegal mining activities, which threaten the environment and livelihoods in the Ashanti Region. His leadership emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and community welfare.

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His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has appointed a new Board of Directors for Asante Kotoko Sporting Club.

Asante Kotoko appoints three-member Board of Directors
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-28
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The traditional mediation led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was pursued to find a customary resolution.

119 Lives lost during Bawku mediation - President Mahama reaffirms path of law
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-11
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The Police Royal Ladies were named after Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the IGP expressed appreciation for his visit to the police headquarters.

IGP promotes all members of special female unit named after Otumfuo
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-01
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's mediation aimed at ending decades of tension over the Bawku skin reaffirmed the position of Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II.

Habeas corpus application in Alhaji Abagre Seidu case dropped
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-28
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, king of the Ashanti Empire in Ghana, was also part of the official delegation.

President Simons brengt vaandelgroet tijdens officiële Srefidensi-ceremonie – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-11-26
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Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II thanked AngloGold Ashanti for voluntarily returning artefacts legitimately acquired on open markets.

Ghana's Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
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He said President John Dramani Mahama and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, had been duly informed.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away 25 days shy of her 77th birthday
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-24
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is recognized for his contributions to peace and development in Ghana.

Otumfuo's commemorative gold coin presented to Commonwealth in London
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-24
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His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, described Free SHS as ‘the most audacious piece of social intervention in our Fourth Republic.’

Free SHS Policy @ 8: Ministerial Execution
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-29
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, undertook the initial traditional rites, paving the way for Asanteman and other mourners to pay their last respects.

People & Places: Dɔte Yie - Traditional burial ceremony
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-20
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II decreed silence in Kumasi in accordance with Ashanti custom during the burial.

Royal burial: Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III interred at Breman Mausoleum
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-19
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II undertook the initial traditional rites for the late Asantehemaa.

LIVE VIDEO: Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom’s 4-day burial rites underway
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-15
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II decreed that Asanteman will fall silent in accordance with Asante customs and traditions.

Asantehemaa’s funeral: Kumasi schools, offices to close on September 18
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-13
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the Asantehene who summoned the elders to inform them of the nominee for the Asantehemaa's stool.

From nomination to installation and governance of a new Asantehemaa
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-10
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II decreed the curfew in Kumasi for the Asantehemaa's final journey.

Night of silence: curfew in Kumasi for Asantehemaa's final journey
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-10
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Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie, son of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is now at Wesleyan University, USA, studying Astronomy after graduating with distinction.

Children of August 6 helicopter crash victims get scholarships
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-09
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has accepted to host the GJA awards event at the Manhyia Palace.

2025 GJA Awards ceremony slated for Kumasi
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-06
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the Asantehene who was officially informed about Daddy Lumba's death.

Lumba’s One week observance moved to Black Star Square
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-29
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II announced the date for the four-day funeral of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's 4-day funeral to start from Sept 14
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-21
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is joining the mourners at the Manhyia Palace for the observance of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

One week observance of the passing of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III today
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-21
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His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was represented by the Asafohene at CSU’s 50th anniversary grand durbar.

Christian Service University offers scholarships to Asafo community
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-19
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A delegation of chiefs and elders from the Manhyia Palace, led on behalf of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, formally informed the former President of the Queen Mother’s passing.

Akufo-Addo pays tribute to late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-18
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for the depoliticisation of discussions about the purchase of presidential jet and helicopters for the Ghana Armed Forces.

Depoliticise presidential jet, GAF helicopter purchase — Asantehene
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-17
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II announced the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III during a council meeting.

Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom dies at 98 - One-week observance on August 21
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-13
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the Asantehene who announced the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Manhyia Palace bans funerals across Asanteman on August 21
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-12
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II announced the passing of his elder sister, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Asantehene announces death of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-11
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The award-winning photograph captured a historic interaction between the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Ga Mantse.

Graphic photojournalist wins 2025 National Heritage Photo Competition
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-31
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The President announced that he had directed the Ghana Armed Forces to transition from peacekeeping to active peace enforcement operations in Bawku, supported by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Bawku violence deliberate - President Mahama directs peace enforcement
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-31
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is known as the Asantehene and has been involved in mediation efforts for the chieftaincy conflict.

Ghana deploys soldiers to quell northern chieftancy dispute
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-28
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