Also known as: Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II · Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene · His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II · His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene · the Asantehene · His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II · His Royal Majesty King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Asantehene leading environmental and economic initiatives in Ashanti Region, including Jimi River restoration and illegal mining response.
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The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to intervene in what they describe as the unfair treatment by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) of its members operating along the roadside from Ahodwo Roundabout to Santasi Roundabout. …
Ashanti Region car dealers cry out as KMA begins evictions on Ahodwo-Santasi stretchJoy Online
The Ashanti Car Dealers Association has appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to intervene in what they describe as the unfair treatment by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) of its members operating along the roadside from Ahodwo Roundabout to Santasi Roundabout. …
Ashanti Region car dealers cry out as KMA begins evictions on Ahodwo-Santasi stretchJoy 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 reaffirmed that under Ashanti customary law, allodial ownership of land in Asanteman is vested exclusively in the stools and held in trust for the Golden Stool, insisting that no family or individual can claim allodial title to land in th …
There are no family allodial lands in Asanteman — Otumfuo cautions family claiming KNUST landsJoy Online
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for deeper collaboration between Ghana’s judiciary and the institution of chieftaincy to ensure the timely resolution of chieftaincy disputes and strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice. …
Delays in chieftaincy cases undermine public confidence — Otumfuo to judiciaryJoy Online
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reflected on what he described as decades of political interference in Ghana’s institution of chieftaincy, saying that successive governments at various periods after independence enacted laws that undermined customary authority by removi …
Otumfuo recounts how political interference sidelined chieftaincy after independenceJoy 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 Chronicle
Following the nomination last Monday of Nana Ama Bonsu by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the 15th Asantehemaa, she has adopted Nana Yaa Akyaa II as her stool name. …
New Asantehemaa adopts Nana Yaa Akyaa II as stool nameDaily Guide
… The event paid musical homage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II with Daddy Lumba’s song ‘Ahenfo Kyiniyɛ’, which features vocals from Pat Thomas, to praise the Golden Stool and honour the King’s rich cultural legacy. …
Retro Vibe ‘Asanteman Edition’ Thrills Crowd In KumasiJoy Online
… The enstoolment and customary rites were performed on Monday, July 6, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the succession process after she was introduced to and accepted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the next Queen Mother of Asanteman. …
Nana Ama Bonsu assumes stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II after enstoolment as AsantehemaaThe National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party has urged traditional authorities in Greater Accra to intervene after National Security operatives demolished traders' stalls at La Pleasure Beach on behalf of Labadi Beach Hotel, calling on chiefs to engage President John Dramani Mahama and his appointees over the action.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party has urged traditional authorities in Greater Accra to intervene after National Security operatives demolished traders' stalls at La Pleasure Beach on behalf of Labadi Beach Hotel, calling on chiefs to engage President John Dramani Mahama and his appointees over the action.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional Branch has secured a land waiver from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for a proposed Ashanti Press Centre, which will serve as a hub for professional training, collaboration, and journalism development. The branch chairman has appealed for corporate and individual support to move the project from planning to construction, acknowledging seed capital from Access Bank Ghana and Fidelity Bank Ghana.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thomas Karikari, associate professor at University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine, received the Excellence in Scientific Research award at the Millennium Excellence Awards in Washington, DC, for his groundbreaking work developing a blood test for Alzheimer's dementia—a non-invasive alternative to previously available methods.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is seeking €6 million to build a new engineered landfill site to address mounting sanitation challenges. The assembly's existing facility, originally scheduled for closure in 2019, now serves 14 assemblies and continues operating despite considerable operational strain, particularly during rainy seasons when waste-carrying vehicles get stuck.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council announced 96 health facilities are under construction in the region, including three by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly: a paediatric clinic, a facility at Moshie Zongo, and a Breast Care Centre at KATH estimated to cost GH¢2,442,959.20 and funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare urged closer partnership between research laboratories and factories to boost Ghana's local manufacturing and production capacity. She made the call at KNUST's 14th Global Biennial Congress, asking alumni to contribute expertise and resources to strengthen the institution's role in industrial growth.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Dwumfour has commended the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, for helping resolve an electoral dispute that stalled the Association's leadership transition in 2021. The dispute had halted the GJA's electoral process for nearly a year after a court injunction blocked elections originally scheduled for 2020 and postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 and the 2020 general elections.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Osei Kofi, Chief of Sabin Akrofrom in the Atwima Kwanwoma District, has given two students with disabilities who participated in the Otumfuo Reading Competition GH¢5,000 and a tablet each. The Chief said the support is meant to encourage them to continue pursuing excellence in education despite physical challenges and to motivate other children with disabilities.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has urged African countries to process critical minerals domestically rather than exporting raw materials, citing job creation and value addition benefits. Ghana is pursuing a phased prohibition on unprocessed ore exports, with a target of ending raw mineral ore exports by 2030, supported by frameworks like GIADEC and GIISDEC for aluminium and steel development.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of Asante Mampong has cautioned against illegal mining and improper sand winning at Mampong Akrofonso, urging that the community's lands and water bodies be protected and used for productive investments that create jobs rather than activities that degrade the environment.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has endorsed the government's mineral sector reforms, including the Ghana Gold Board, saying they reflect efforts to strengthen state control over natural resources and align with Kwame Nkrumah's legacy of placing minerals under state control.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II launched the Jimiland Reclamation and River Watercourse Rehabilitation Project at Tasriman, aimed at reclaiming over 670 sq km of land destroyed by illegal miners and restoring 100,000 acres of cocoa farms and freshwater sources polluted with mercury, arsenic and cyanide. The Asantehene warned that illegal mining activities pose serious health risks, including disease and birth deformities, and appealed to youth to exercise caution despite their need for employment.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs says Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives can no longer claim ignorance of galamsey in their jurisdictions, and announced a conference to force local authorities to take ownership of the problem. He acknowledged that the Local Government Ministry has been culpable for overlooking illegal mining and stated the fight against galamsey must be a shared responsibility across multiple ministries.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II warned after inspecting the degraded Jimi River near Obuasi that illegal mining driven by unemployment could have lasting consequences, including harm to water supplies for over 200,000 people and unspecified health effects. He acknowledged youth turn to galamsey due to joblessness but cautioned that destroying rivers will ultimately harm communities more than any short-term income.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has planted trees to mark the start of a 153-hectare land reclamation and river restoration project at the Jimi River near Obuasi, which has been heavily degraded by illegal mining and now threatens water supply to over 200,000 people in the area.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene will visit the Jimi Land Reclamation and River Watercourse Rehabilitation Project near Obuasi to plant trees and inspect Lot 1, a flagship environmental initiative restoring lands degraded by unregulated small-scale mining and addressing contamination of the Jimi River and Dam.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has given the Ghana Armed Forces two weeks to provide a comprehensive report on investigations into reported attacks on journalists Philip Abutiate of Bullet TV and Kweku Dennis Sika of Sika Official. The GJA said failure to provide a satisfactory report would compel it to pursue the matter through legal, institutional and public accountability channels.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Local Government Minister announced that contractors will resume work on Phase Two of the Kumasi Central Market (Kejetia Market), which is about 60 per cent complete after stalling for two years. The Finance Minister has approved using proceeds from earlier phases to fund the resumption and commence Phase Three.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Omanhene of the Domeabra Traditional Area called for increased investment in job creation, sustainable agriculture, education and entrepreneurship to prevent young people from engaging in violence. He argued that economic hardship and limited opportunities make frustrated youth vulnerable to activities that threaten peace, and that economic empowerment reduces their susceptibility to manipulation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority, described the Asante Kingdom as one of Africa's most powerful kingdoms and a citadel of culture, citing the Manhyia Palace Museum as evidence of unmatched historical preservation from the first to the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian healthcare company ADB Ghana Medical Systems Group Limited is leading hospital engineering and infrastructure for the $100 million Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Excellence at Kwaso in the Ashanti Region. The company has expanded from medical equipment supply into hospital engineering, construction, maintenance and project management.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Following high-profile international events featuring Ghanaian Kente, including a wedding and an Asantehene celebration in Washington, D.C., global demand for the textile is rising. However, Bonwire weavers lack access to affordable yarn, modern workshops, and production infrastructure needed to meet large-volume international orders.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Malta's High Commissioner proposed structured dialogue between governments, regulators, universities and the private sector to build a forward-looking AI partnership, combining Malta's institutional experience and European regulatory framework with Ghana's talent, scale and regional influence.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Malta's High Commissioner to Ghana called for a forward-looking partnership in artificial intelligence at One Vecta Africa AI Week 2026, proposing structured dialogue between governments, regulators, universities and the private sector to identify practical initiatives with measurable outcomes. Malta aims to share its institutional experience and regulatory expertise under the EU's AI Act with Ghana, emphasizing trust-building, public capacity for understanding AI, and alignment with human values.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Amma Prempeh, a Ghanaian journalist and Kente Ambassador, has called for Ghana to move beyond celebrating kente's recent international visibility and invest in infrastructure to support growing demand. She argues that while high-profile events like an international wedding and a royal celebration in Washington have boosted kente's profile globally, the country's production capacity—particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region—may not be sufficient for large international orders.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, welcomed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following his return from the United States, where he attended the 6th Akwasidae Festival at Bowie State University in Maryland that brought together traditional leaders, royals and members of the Ghanaian diaspora. Thousands of Kumasi residents lined principal streets dressed in traditional Asante colours to give the Asantehene a rousing welcome.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Kumasi lined the principal streets to give Otumfuo Osei Tutu II a rousing welcome following his return from the United States, where he attended high-profile engagements including the Akwasidae celebration. Security was deployed to manage traffic as crowds dressed in traditional Asante colours waved flags and cheered.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, told Howard University students that relegating African culture to entertainment undermines development and governance. Culture encompasses language, morality, law, spirituality and political philosophy—not merely dance, food and ceremony—and defines how societies understand identity and life's key moments.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 6th Akwasidae USA Festival was held at Bowie State University in Maryland, featuring the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, displays of Bonwire Kente, and performances blending Ghanaian and foreign music. The event drew royals, dignitaries, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora to celebrate Asante heritage and tradition.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →