The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has confessed that he’s a member of the order of Freemasons in Ghana and says he’s proud of the association.
The Asantehene was speaking at the recent launch of a new book about the society, written by Brother Gyesie, the Honorary Senior Grand Warden of the Freemason Society of Ghana.
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Lawless Kumasi Youth Attack Daily Guide For Reporting Asantehene's Alleged Money Laundering Story
A group calling itself the ‘Kumasi Youth Association’ has attacked the offices of the Daily Guide newspaper in the region, claiming the paper has tarnished the image of the Asantehene.
Their actions following the Daily Guide reporting the story about the alleged money laundering case in the UK involving the Asantehene and a fired bank official.
£350,000 Bank Transaction Carried Out By Otumfuo In London Triggers Money Laundering Investigation
A UK-Ghanaian citizen, Mark Arthur, was placed under investigations in London for alleged money laundering. His crime – carrying out a huge cash transaction for the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Otumfuo gave Arthur £350,000 in cash in a bag and told him to deposit it at the Ghana International Bank where he worked as an executive director.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu Donates Ghc 50,000 To Late Major Mahama's Family
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has donated an amount of Ghc 50,000 to the family of the late Major Maxwell Mahama.
The donation from the Asantehene occurred at Manhyia on Monday, during a courtesy call on his person paid by the family of the late, slain soldier.
Those Trolling Kumasi Mall Are Afraid Of No Longer Having The ‘Bragging Right’ – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the people of Kumasi that those trolling them on the issue of the Kumasi Mall are actually afraid of them.
The President was in the city to officially unveil the new multi purpose mall, which has led to Ashantis being heavily trolled on social media for being unfamiliar with a mall and exactly what to do inside.
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne Would Meet President Akufo-Addo And Otumfuo During State Visit To Ghana
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal of the British Kingdom, would be in Ghana today to commence a two country visit in the sub region.
Princess Anne is daughter to Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch, and would be here for a series of planned activities including meetings with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Otumfuo Warns Nana Addo To Heed To His Counsel Or He’ll Regret It Like Mahama Has
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has warned the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to heed to his counsel or risk being booted out of power and later regretting it.
The President paid a courtesy call on the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, who offered him his sage words of counsel.
New Asantehemaa Named By Otumfuor
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has named his sister, Nana Ama Konadu, as the new Asantehmaa of the Asante Kingdom.
The 83 year old would succeed Nana Afia Kobi Ampen II, the Asantehene’s mother, who passed away last year and was only recently buried.
Ashantis Have Proved We Are Indeed An Empire – Okyeame Kwame
Rapper Okyeame Kwame has extended his sincerest condolences to the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following the final funeral rites of his late mother, the Queenmother of the Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Ampem II.
Okyeame Kwame also stated that the culture and spectacle on display proves once and for all that the Ashanti peoples constitute an empire.
The Irony Of ‘Christians’ Defending And Supporting The Ashanti Customs Which Amount To Nothing More Than Fetishism – Chris-Vincent Writes
The social media sphere has been abuzz this morning after editor of GhanaCelebrities.Com, Chris-Vincent Agyapong Febiri, wondered aloud what right Manhyia had to declare a curfew and carry out actions during the celebration of the late Asantehemaa’s funeral which goes outside what legal powers it could possibly possess.
The viral post, which can be read in entirety here, has generated massive conversation with many people offended that anyone could decided to challenge the so-called sovereignty of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Close Down Schools For Smooth Burial – GES To Its Ashanti Regional Director
Today is day four and the grand funeral day for Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s late mother Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II.
In line with the heavy activities lined up for the final funeral rites, The Ghana Education Service has ordered all schools in the Kumasi Metropolis to be closed down for the day.
Tribute From Otumfuo Osei Tutu II To The Late Asantehemaa – ‘To My Dear Mother’ (READ)
The Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem, tragically passed on late last year, and her final funeral rights are currently ongoing.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has penned a touching tribute to his mum after losing her, recounting the immense influence she played on his life, both as a son and as her Asantehemaa.
Asantehemaa Is Dead – Otumfuo Loses Mum Aged 109
The queenmother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afua Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, has tragically passed away.
Nana Kobi Serwaa, mother of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, died Tuesday after reigning for 39 years as the maternal overlord of the Kingdom. She was 109 years old.
President Mahama – Otumfuo Has Endorsed My Good Works In The Ashanti Region
President John Dramani Mahama says the overlord of the Ashanti kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has admitted to him that his government has done great work in the Ashanti Region.
The President was speaking on Garden City Radio in Kumasi when he said Otumfuo had informed him during a recent visit that his government had carried out magnificent work in the region.
Otumfuo Says Africans Don't Vote On Issues
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has hit on one of the most prevalent issues with our so-called democracy, which is the lack of voter education on the issues.
Speaking in the UK, Otumfuo said that the problem with our democracy is that voters vote on what little ‘bribes’ they receive, and on nepotism, rather than analysing the issues and making the best choice.