Muslim Community In Ashanti Region Run To Otumfuo For Scholarships: "Help Our Kids"

• The Muslim community in the Ashanti Kingdom has appealed for special scholarship slots under the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation (OOTIIF) scholarship scheme
• The appeal was made by Imams in the Ashanti Region during a meeting with the revered King at the Manhyia Palace.
• Otumfuo warmly received the religious leaders of the Muslim community who paid a visit to the King

The Muslim community in the Ashanti Region has appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to provide special slots for their wards and youth under the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation (OOTIIF).

During a visit to the revered traditional leader at the Manhyia Palace, the religious leaders of the Muslim community said this would ensure the poor and needy in their midst have a better education.

Muslim community representatives who visited the Manhyia Palace to present their request to the Asantehene explained that this would give the poor but needy in the Muslim society a good education.

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Ashanti Regional Imams pay visit to Asantehene

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Sub-Metro, Municipal, and District Imams of the Ashanti Region paid a courtesy call to the Asantehene.

During the visit, several important matters were discussed, including those involving Ashantis's relationship with the Muslim community.

The Islamic leaders further presented the king with a Committee report on peace and development, which contained the Islamic community's achievements, measures, actions, and challenges.

Otumfuo boasts about being incorrupt: "None of my judgements has been influenced by bribes"

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has taken pride in his pristine reign and touted himself as an incorrupt King.

Addressing the Sub-Metro, Municipal, and District Imams of the Ashanti Region, the revered King boldly asserted that bribes have never influenced any of his judgments.

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Otumfuo boasts about being incorrupt: "None of my judgements have been influenced by bribes"

During his meeting with the Imam, as captured in a video shared by @Opemsuo Radio on YouTube, the Asantehene categorically stated that he did not need money from anyone to serve his kingdom and his people. What he asked for, however, was prayers from his people.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh