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  1. April 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … 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. …

    Prophet Uche Receives Otumfuo Gold Medal
  3. The Chronicle

    … 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. …

    Otumfuo Honours Prophet Uche
  4. Joy Online

    … Delivering the President’s message at Manhyia Palace, Nana Oye said Ghana’s democracy grows stronger when leadership embraces differing views and prioritises peace. …

    Mahama shares Otumfuo’s values of tolerance and dialogue — Nana Oye
  5. Joy Online

    … McKorley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, was among distinguished personalities honoured at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball, held at the Manhyia Palace. …

    Asantehene honours McDan with commemorative gold medal on 27th anniversary of his enstoolment
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday marked his 27th enstoolment anniversary at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. …

    Otumfuo marks 27 years on Golden Stool… calls for national unity
  7. Joy Online

    … The remarks were made during the World-Meets-In-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball at Manhyia Palace to mark Otumfuo’s 27th enstoolment anniversary. …

    Otumfuo praises KGL Group, Alex Daddey for driving Ghana’s development
  8. Joy Online

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has honoured Ghanaian preacher Prophet Eric Uche Boahen, founder and leader of Reign House Chapel, at the World Meets in Ghana Executive Gala held at Manhyia Palace on Friday, April 24, 2026. …

    Asantehene honours Prophet Uche with gold coin at 27th anniversary gala
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
Society

Weweso JHS student wins 5th Otumfuo Reading Competition

The News

Joycelyn Akosua Manu Duah of Weweso M/A JHS won the 5th edition of the Otumfuo Community Reading Challenge with 95.2 points at the grand finale held at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. She receives a university scholarship, GH¢10,000 cash prize, and souvenirs.

3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Weweso JHS student wins 5th Otumfuo Reading Competition

    Joycelyn Akosua Manu Duah of Weweso M/A JHS won the 5th edition of the Otumfuo Community Reading Challenge with 95.2 points at the grand finale held at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. She receives a university scholarship, GH¢10,000 cash prize, and souvenirs.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Patience Akyianu, Barclays MD and Hollard CEO, dies

    Patience Enyonam Akyianu, former Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana and Group Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Ghana, has reportedly passed away. The CEO Network Ghana confirmed her demise, describing her as a prominent figure in Ghana's banking and insurance industries with a career spanning more than two decades.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Female government delegation visits newly nominated Asantehemaa

    Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led a delegation of female government officials to pay a courtesy call on Nana Yaa Akyaa II, the newly nominated Asantehemaa, at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, September 14, to extend goodwill and reaffirm collaboration between government and traditional leadership.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Manhyia South MP donates relief to fire victims in AshTown

    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.

    25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 24 August

  1. HAPAwards marks tenth anniversary with three-day celebration in Kumasi

    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.

    24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Fire destroys top floor of building near Manhyia Palace

    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.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Asantehene backs Regal Film Festival and Awards initiative

    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.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Asantehene urges urgent action to reduce maternal deaths in Ghana

    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.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manhyia Palace bans unauthorised drone flights

    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.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Asantehene urges funding push for Boankra Inland Port

    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.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kojo Antwi presents memoir to Asantehene, plans album launch

    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.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Ghana's top 10 attractions received 1.38 million visits in 2025

    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.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Asantehene urges GRA to boost tax education among informal sector

    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.

    10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Electronic fiscal devices to improve VAT revenue collection in Ghana

    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.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Publican AI system increases Ghana customs revenue in July

    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.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Asantehene urges GRA to expand informal sector taxation

    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.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Asantehene urges RCC Chief Directors to strengthen decentralisation policy

    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.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

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