… General Mosquito presents a souvenir to the King The Ashanti Overlord gave the admonition when a delegation from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), led by the Board Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, called on him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. …
… The event, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision,’ had the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, as the Special Guest of Honour Ms. …
… The event, which was held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, under the theme “Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision”, had the Commonwealth Secretary General, Madam Ayorkor Botchwey, as the Special Guest of Honour. …
… The event, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi under the theme: ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision,’ had the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, as the Special Guest of Honour. …
… our great pride to be associated with this incredible Ghanaian enterprise with all the skill set, the entrepreneurial drive and the managerial acumen to operate on a global scale,”His Majesty declared from the podium in the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II jubilee hall of the Manhyia Palace …
… III, in a post on social media, highlighted the significance of the celebration while indicating that there is a need for continuous unity among African people for progress. “lt was a pleasure to attend the World Meets in Ghana Executive Dinner Ball at the revered Manhyia Palace …
… In a speech read on his behalf by Nana Oye Bampoe Addo during the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball’ at the Manhyia Palace, the President prayed for long life and sound health for Otumfuo, to sustain his good works. …
… It was presented to him at a high-profile international dinner held at the Manhyia Palace, as part of activities marking the 27th anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Golden Stool. …
… The event took place at the historic Manhyia Palace. The celebration formed part of activities marking the Asantehene’s 27 years on the Golden Stool, a reign widely credited for its emphasis on stability, diplomacy and national unity. …
… Delivering the President’s message at Manhyia Palace, Nana Oye said Ghana’s democracy grows stronger when leadership embraces differing views and prioritises peace. …
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South visited victims of a fire that destroyed the top floor of a four-storey building in AshTown near Manhyia Palace on August 20, 2026, affecting eight households. The MP donated food items and pledged GHC20,000 to the eight victims (GHC2,500 each), GHC2,000 to the landlady for electrical repairs, and roofing sheets for rehabilitation.
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South visited victims of a fire that destroyed the top floor of a four-storey building in AshTown near Manhyia Palace on August 20, 2026, affecting eight households. The MP donated food items and pledged GHC20,000 to the eight victims (GHC2,500 each), GHC2,000 to the landlady for electrical repairs, and roofing sheets for rehabilitation.
The Hollywood and Africa Prestigious Awards will hold its 10th anniversary celebration from October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The event will include an African Showcase, Creator's Night, and King's Night, serving as a cultural and economic bridge to project Ghana's heritage globally.
A three-storey building at Manhyia South in Kumasi caught fire on Thursday afternoon, with the top floor and more than 10 rooms destroyed. The Ghana National Fire Service was deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby properties.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has endorsed REFFA, a film festival and awards programme founded by Ghanaian producer and actress Selassie Ibrahim, designed to bridge producers and consumers while reviving the film industry through cross-border collaborations with Nigeria's Nollywood.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for urgent and pragmatic measures to reduce maternal deaths in Ghana, describing the loss of women during childbirth as unacceptable in the 21st century. He urged health workers to demonstrate commitment in providing maternal healthcare and called on pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics regularly and adhere to medical advice.
Manhyia Palace has prohibited unauthorised drone and unmanned aerial vehicle operations within the palace and surrounding areas, effective immediately. Violations will result in equipment confiscation and potential legal action.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for renewed efforts to secure funding to complete the Boankra Integrated Inland Port, warning that further delays could expose the state to significant financial losses. The Ghana Shippers' Authority delegation sought his continued advocacy for government commitment to complete at least the first phase and make it operational.
Ghanaian musician Kojo Antwi presented copies of his memoir to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and pledged to launch his next album at Manhyia Palace. The memoir, Mr Music Man: The Journey, chronicles his life and decades-long career in Ghana's entertainment industry.
Ghana's 10 most visited tourist attractions recorded 1,377,588 visits in 2025, accounting for about 77% of all tourism visits for the year, according to the Tourism Minister. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park emerged as the most visited attraction, followed by Kakum National Park and Bonsu Arboretum/Eco Park.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify public education on tax obligations and extend engagement to informal workers such as artisans, masons, hairdressers, and barbers to expand the revenue base and support national development.
Ghana's Revenue Authority is implementing certified electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) at retail points of sale to automatically record transactions, calculate VAT, and report to the GRA in real-time, aiming to close a compliance gap currently at approximately 40%. The GRA mobilised over 80 million cedis in the first half of the year with an end-of-year target of over 170 million cedis.
The Ghana Revenue Authority reports that deployment of its Publican AI system has boosted customs revenue to GH¢6.1 billion in July 2026, up from an average of about GH¢4 billion monthly before full implementation in April 2026. Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong said the increase represents an additional GH¢2.1 billion in July and reflects customs reforms aimed at improving valuation of imported goods.
The Asantehene has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify efforts to bring informal sector workers and businesses into the tax system to increase domestic revenue. He suggested that informal sector groups such as hairdressers, mechanics and drivers could be encouraged to form cooperatives to make integration into the tax system easier.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has told Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils that the success of Ghana's decentralisation policy depends on them, as they coordinate Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and must translate government policies into visible improvements in water, electricity, and roads for citizens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.