Ga Mantse's Ashanti Wife Lady Helena Makes Rare Public Appearance at Otumfuo's Luncheon in Manhyia
- Lady Helena Abena Tackie made a rare public appearance at Otumfuo's send-off luncheon for Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, at the Manhyia Palace
- In a video, the Ga Mantse's wife accompanied her husband to the event and observed the fun activities that took place inside the Jubilee Hall
- Lady Helena Abena Tackie's appearance at the special luncheon has triggered many reactions from Ghanaians on social media
Lady Helena Abena Tackie, the wife of Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has courted attention following her latest public appearance with her husband.
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On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II held a special send-off luncheon in honour of the former Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, at the Manhyia Palace.
The Asantehene also hosted the event as a farewell party for the former Vice-Chancellor following his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s High Commissioner to India.
Many important dignitaries, including faculty members from KNUST, were present at the send-off luncheon.
Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II also made a surprise appearance as the special guest with his wife, Lady Helena.
Ga Mantse's wife attends Otumfuo's luncheon
In a viral TikTok video, Lady Helena Abena Tackie, who hails from Ejisu in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, was seen with the Ga Mantse, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, and some KNUST officials posing for group photos in front of the Jubilee Hall inside the Manhyia Palace.
The group photos signified a powerful symbol of unity, mutual respect, and enduring friendship among one people.
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She looked elegant and gorgeous in her white lace dress and headscarf as she accompanied her husband and the Asantehene inside the hall. She also exchanged pleasantries with some attendees, who graced the event.
Lady Helena was later seen seated alongside Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as they observed the activities at the special luncheon.
She also watched on as the Asantehene commended Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso for his years of dedicated service to KNUST and the nation.
Otumfuo also expressed confidence in his ability to represent Ghana with distinction as High Commissioner to India and urged him to continue upholding the values of Asanteman and the spirit of excellence wherever he serves.
Her appearance at the event marked a rare sighting for the Ga Mantse's wife, who has remained out of the spotlight despite her status in the Ga Traditional setting.
She was last seen at a public function in May 2024, as she performed the customary rites for the burial of her father-in-law, Dr Ebenezer Nii Armah Tackie.
The video of Lady Helena posing for group photos with the Ga Mantse, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and KNUST officials is below:
The videos of Lady Helena accompanying her husband inside the Jubilee Hall are below:
The video of Lady Helena observing the activities at the special luncheon is below:
Reactions to Lady Helena's public appearance
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
NBNB commented:
"I hear his wife is an Ashanti."
Immaculate said:
"The wife is from my hometown."
Graham AttaBusinesses wrote:
"The lady beside Ga Mantse looks very much like one Nigerian actress. Someone should help me with the name."
Igbo King, wife celebrate birthday at home
In another story reported by YEN.com.gh, the Igbo King held a birthday party for his wife, Nanahemaa Ekua Tsetsewa I, at their home.
In a video, Eze Dr Chuckwudi Jude Ihenetu and his wife were seen merrymaking with others inside their plush living room.
The Igbo King held the birthday party days after the Ga Mantse halted his plan to organise the Yam Festival in Accra.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
