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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The remarks were delivered at Jubilee Hall at the Manhyia Palace during an event organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office in collaboration with the E ON 3 Group.

    The world needs “leaders like Otumfuo” – Sam Jonah
  3. Joy Online

    He made the call at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Gala held at the Manhyia Palace on Friday, April 24, 2026, where he was honoured as a Pillar of Peace.

    Asantehene calls for end to global conflicts, urges leaders to heed suffering of civilians
  4. Joy Online

    stronger than any decree, that moral authority deployed in the service of peace can accomplish what no army or court can,” he said, adding that “the world does not need more weapons; the world needs more leaders like Otumfuo.” The event, held at Jubilee Hall at the Manhyia Palace

    ‘World needs leaders like Otumfuo’ – Sam Jonah hails Asantehene’s global peace Influence
  5. Daily Guide

    In this regard, all roads in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Regional capital, will lead to the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, where a grand durbar will be held to mark the milestone.

    Otumfuo Clocks 27 Years On Golden Stool

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Health ministry briefs Asantehene on medical trust fund expansion

    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

Saturday 25 July

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund updates Otumfuo on healthcare reforms

    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

Friday 24 July

  1. Asantehene commends IGP, police for security operations

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ashfoam donates 600 mattresses to Sefwi Wiawso SHS dormitory

    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

  2. Asantehene commends police chief and special operations team for security work

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Chief Justice lauds traditional leaders for resolving disputes

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. Public confidence is Supreme Court's greatest asset, Chief Justice says

    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

  2. Chief Justice: Public confidence is Supreme Court's greatest asset

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ashanti Minister seeks specialized court for sanitation law enforcement

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. Otumfuo presents new Asantehemaa to Kumasi Traditional Council

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Nana Ama Bonsu nominated as next Asantehemaa

    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

  2. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II selects Nana Ama Bonsu as 15th Asantehemaa

    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

  3. Asantehene hosts Gonja overlord in historic Manhyia Palace visit

    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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Gonja king seeks deeper ties with Asante Kingdom for peace, development

    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

  2. Asantehene hosts Yagbonwura in royal unity display

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Ghana's pharmaceutical reliance on imports threatens national security

    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

Sunday 28 June

  1. Otumfuo urges pharmacists to uphold standards at 90-year milestone

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Asantehene returns from Poland and Canada tour

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua nears completion

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. GJA honours journalists and public figures for press freedom

    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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Access Bank Ghana expands Kumasi operations, reports 36.7% loan growth

    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

Monday 1 June

  1. NHIS registers 1.48 million in Ashanti's inaugural King's Month campaign

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund aims to boost economy through development initiatives

    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

  2. Benjamin Kwaku Boakye nominated as Agona Omanhene-elect

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Access Bank management introduces new MD to Otumfuo

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. Parliament urged chiefs to avoid partisan political alignment

    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

  2. Eight artists awarded at Otumfuo Arts Awards ceremony

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. Omanhene of Agogo, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong dies at 90

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. Asantehene pledges support for Ghana Sports Fund initiative

    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

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Asantehene insists House of Chiefs cannot install chiefs

    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

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