Asantehene Honours Mahama, Kufuor, Akufo-Addo and Others With Gold Coins
- The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, celebrated his 27th enstoolment anniversary with a gala where he honoured national leaders
- Among the honourees were the two living former Heads of State of the country, and President John Dramani Mahama
- The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and his wife, the Queen Consort Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, were present at the gala
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, celebrated his 27th enstoolment anniversary by honouring present and past national leaders who have played instrumental roles in fostering peace.
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II presented commemorative gold coins to former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and President John Dramani Mahama. This was in recognition of their varied contributions to the stability and progress of the Republic.
President John Mahama was the first recipient of the gold coin, with a citation that read:
“His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, you are a leader who understands that governance is strengthened through a profound partnership between constitutional authority and traditional institutions."
Meanwhile, ex-President Akufo-Addo's citation from the Asantehene praised him for his role in resolving long-standing chieftaincy and land disputes.
"A distinguished son of Ghana whose presidency will be remembered for healing one of Ghana’s oldest wounds,” his citation read.
Former Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia was also decorated with a gold coin, in recognition of his unwavering commitment to peace and his leadership in the country’s development agenda.
Other honourees included the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno; the leader of The New Force, Kwame Bediako; the CEO of KGL Group, Alex Appau Dadey; and the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.
The gala was held under the theme 'Advancing Peace & Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision.'
The event, which was held at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall, featured Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the Special Guest of Honour.
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Olu of Warri joins Asantehene's celebration
Present at the gala was Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and his wife, the Queen Consort Olori Ivie Atuwatse III.
The Warri Monarch was warmly received by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, ahead of the prestigious World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held in honour of the Ashanti King.
The two great monarchs held a closed-door engagement after which they gave each other a symbolic gift to cement the bond between the Warri Kingdom and the Ashanti Kingdom.
Ogiame Atuwatse III presented specially crafted traditional drums to the Asantehene, representing the shared rhythmic heritage of their people, alongside a beautifully curated gift box for Lady Julia Osei Tutu.
In return, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II honoured the Olu of Warri with a royal artifact serving as a powerful symbol of peace.
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Asantehene destools his linguist Kofi Nti
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II destooled Kyeame Kofi Nti over some controversies during an Asanteman Council meeting.
Allegations against Nti included questions about his royal lineage and improper handling of some rituals.
The Manhyia Palace outlined the key reasons for the destooling of the linquist in a post on Facebook.
Source: YEN.com.gh
