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… The delegation, led by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace to brief him on ongoing health sector reforms and developments. …
Otumfuo briefed on Ghana Medical Trust Fund’s plan to expand specialised healthcareJoy Online
The leadership of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, led by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, called on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace to brief him on ongoing reforms and key developments within Ghana’s health sector. …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefs Otumfuo on progress and vision for expanding specialised healthcareThe Chronicle
… oner of Police, Mr Arthur Osei Akoto, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, led the Director of the IGP’s Special Operations Team, Superintendent Augustine Dawson-Ahmoah, his deputies and other members of the team to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty at the Manhyia Palace …
Otumfuo Commends IGP, Ashanti Police Command For Special Security OperationsJoy Online
… rom the Ashanti Foam Factory Limited comprising General Manager Ayman Nahle, Head of Marketing and Communications Nana Yaw Ampem-Darko Antwi, and Kumasi Branch Secretary Akosua Oforiwa Obiri-Boateng presented the mattresses to the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation at Manhyia Palace …
Ashfoam donates 600 mattresses to Otumfuo-funded female dormitory at Sefwi Wiawso SHSJoy Online
… uring a courtesy call by the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Commissioner of Police (COP) Arthur Osei Akoto, and the Director of the IGP’s Special Operations Team, Superintendent Augustine Dawson-Ahmoah, together with his deputies and members of the team, at the Manhyia Palace …
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commends IGP Yohuno, special operations team for boosting securityDaily Guide
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie and other dignitaries at the event in Manhyia Palace THE CHIEF Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has lauded traditional leaders for the invaluable roles that they have played over the years to maintain peace, law a …
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie Salutes ChiefsJoy Online
… He made the remarks at the opening of a lecture series at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to mark the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Ghana. …
Public confidence is Supreme Court’s greatest asset — Chief JusticeJoy Online
… He made the remarks at the opening of a lecture series at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to mark the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Ghana. …
Public confidence is Supreme Court’s greatest asset — Chief JusticeJoy Online
… The appeal was made during the 150th Anniversary Lecture Series of the Supreme Court, held at the Manhyia Palace under the auspices of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. …
Ashanti Regional Minister appeals for specialized sanitation court to tackle filthJoy Online
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the selection of a new Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Bonsu, who has assumed the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II, to the Kumasi Traditional Council during its sitting at the Manhyia Palace. …
Otumfuo introduces new Asantehemaa to Kumasi Traditional Council as chiefs pay homageThe Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Fund's progress and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country, with a focus on reducing financial burden on patients requiring treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Fund's progress and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country, with a focus on reducing financial burden on patients requiring treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended the Inspector-General of Police, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace. The Asantehene noted that intelligence-led operations have contributed to improving security in the Ashanti Region through reduction of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ashanti Foam Factory Limited has donated six hundred mattresses to furnish a newly inaugurated female dormitory block at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High School in the Western North Region, a three-storey 600-bed facility funded by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The company said the donation is part of its corporate social responsibility agenda prioritizing youth development and education.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to fighting crime and improving security. He observed that the team's intelligence-led operations have contributed to reduced incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities in the Ashanti Region.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie commended traditional leaders for their roles in maintaining peace and order and peacefully adjudicating community disputes, which he said has reduced the burden on courts. He called for closer collaboration between the chieftaincy institution and judiciary to improve justice delivery.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration that public trust—not buildings or history—is the judiciary's greatest strength, and stressed that fair and impartial justice must be assured to all who appear before the courts.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has said the confidence Ghanaians place in the Supreme Court is the judiciary's greatest asset, stressing that trust in the courts' fairness and impartiality must not be betrayed. He made the remarks at the opening of a lecture series in Kumasi marking the court's 150th anniversary.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has appealed to the Chief Justice to establish a specialized sanitation court to accelerate prosecution of environmental sanitation offences and address persistent filth across the country. The Minister argued that judicial delays weaken enforcement and that a dedicated court would enable swift adjudication and timely sanctions for violators.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has officially announced the selection of Nana Ama Bonsu as the new Asantehemaa, who assumes the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II, becoming the 15th Asantehemaa. Chiefs and queen mothers subsequently paid homage at the Asantehemaa's Palace.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Ama Bonsu, a respected businesswoman and member of the Manhyia Royal Family, has been nominated as the 15th Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom. She was presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday in the first major customary step toward her enstoolment.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has selected Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa following traditional consultations, succeeding the late Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III who reigned for 8 years until her death in August 2025. As Asantehemaa, she will serve as Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom and advise on matters affecting women and kingdom development.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at Manhyia Palace during the fifth Awukudae Festival, bringing together traditional authorities, government officials and distinguished guests to strengthen Asante-Gonja relations and celebrate shared cultural heritage.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Yagbonwura of the Gonja Kingdom has called for stronger collaboration with the Asante Kingdom, saying their ancient relationship should be deepened to promote peace, preserve culture, and improve community welfare. He also urged traditional leaders across Ghana to demonstrate the relevance of the chieftaincy institution.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene received the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi during the fifth Awukudae Festival, marked by traditional pageantry and symbolic gifts including a rare elephant tusk. The Yagbonwura arrived with a large delegation, and the Asantehene announced plans for a reciprocal visit to strengthen ties between the kingdoms.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has warned that about 70 per cent of medicines used in the country are imported, leaving Ghana vulnerable to external shocks and disruptions. The Society's president called for strategic government investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure to reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic production.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, speaking at the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana's 90th anniversary celebration, urged pharmacists to prioritise quality over expansion and called on government to invest in training and deployment of pharmacists as essential to strengthening the healthcare system.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II returned to Kumasi following a working visit to Poland and Canada aimed at promoting development partnerships, investment and educational opportunities for Asanteman. During the trip, the Asantehene held meetings with government officials, investors, business leaders and diaspora members to attract investment to the Ashanti Region and strengthen educational and cultural collaborations.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Minister announced that medical and infrastructural equipment installations are underway at the under-construction Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua near Kumasi, with work being done to make it operational soon. The Sewua road project has been awarded to Kofi Job Road Construction firm, and Ghana Water Company Ltd engineers are ensuring water supply for the facility.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Access Bank Ghana conducted a five-day strategic visit to Kumasi in May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding operations and supporting businesses. The bank recorded significant growth in 2025, including total assets of GH¢19.0 billion and a 36.7 per cent increase in its loan book to GH¢5.06 billion.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority registered and renewed membership for 1.48 million people during its first "King's Month" campaign in May 2026, comprising 51,976 new subscribers and 1,432,198 renewals. The initiative, held in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been adopted as an annual programme to be observed every May.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of Ghana's Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, says the Fund aims to support sports development initiatives capable of creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and contributing to the national economy, with a goal of making sports a line item in Ghana's GDP.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Kwaku Boakye has been nominated to occupy the Okomfo Anokye Amoampon Stool as Omanhene of Agona Traditional Area and was formally presented to the Asantehene. He will undergo customary oath-swearing ceremonies before his installation, succeeding the late Omanhene Nana Frimpong Anokye Ababio, who died in 2022.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Access Bank Ghana's management visited Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to introduce its Managing Director, Pearl Nkrumah, to the Asantehene. The bank plans to expand in Kumasi and invest in infrastructure, education, agriculture and industry to support development in the region.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs has appealed to chiefs to refrain from engaging in partisan politics, warning that openly declaring support for political parties risks compromising their neutrality in settling disputes and administering justice in their traditional areas.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Eight local and international artists have been honoured as Laureates at the second edition of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, including Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, installation artist Yaw Owusu, painters Victor Butler and Larry Otoo, portrait artist Afia Prempeh, and international figures Leon Raddegonde, Julie Hudson and Osei Bonsu. The event was organised by the Manhyia Palace Museum in collaboration with UNESCO and Justice and Repairs to honour distinguished artists and curators for their contributions to contemporary art and cultural heritage.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, Omanhene of Agogo in Asante Akyem, has passed away at 90. He served the people of Agogo for 51 years and was a Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North from 1979 to 1981.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has pledged full support for the Ghana Sports Fund, describing it as a critical national intervention for sports development, youth empowerment, and public health. The pledge came during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Ghana Sports Fund led by Board Chairperson Professor Koryoe Anim-Wright.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated that the National House of Chiefs has no authority to install chiefs, with such powers belonging exclusively to traditional councils. He cautioned against politicising chieftaincy elections and called on Parliament to clarify the specific roles of various Houses of Chiefs in matters of enstoolment and recognition.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →