5 d. ago Asantehene’s mediation brings Bawku chieftaincy peace within reach – Africa Centre for Security

The Africa Centre for Security and Counter-Terrorism has hailed the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his leadership and diplomatic skill in successfully mediating the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict.

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5 d. ago Asantehene Concludes Bawku Mediation To Brief President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-concludes-bawku-mediation-to-brief-president-mahama/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to brief President John Dramani Mahama following the conclusion of landmark mediation sessions between the Kusasi and Mamprusi factions in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy dispute. The final deliberations at Manhyia Palace on Monday marked the first time representatives from both rival groups sat together before the Asantehene […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-concludes-bawku-mediation-to-brief-president-mahama/

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5 d. ago Otumfuo concludes Bawku mediation, urges parties to embrace peace as ‘brothers and sisters’

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has concluded his months-long mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict, urging the contending parties to prepare their supporters for a permanent end to violence as they are "one people."

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6 d. ago Skirmishes erupt at Manhyia Palace as Bawku factions clash amid mediation conclusion

Tensions briefly escalated at the Manhyia Palace on Monday as skirmishes broke out between members of the Mamprusi and Kusaasi factions shortly after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, concluded mediation talks on the longstanding Bawku chieftaincy dispute.

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6 d. ago Asantehene wraps up Kusaasi and Mamprusi mediation talks, set to brief President Mahama

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to present the outcome of the long-running mediation talks between the Kusaasi and Mamprusi factions to the President in the coming days, following the conclusion of a major dialogue session at the Manhyia Palace on Monday.

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6 d. ago Provide KNUST financial clearance to recruit more staff – Asantehene urges gov’t

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to grant extra financial clearance to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to recruit more academic and administrative staff.

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6 d. ago Bawku: Garu MP urges feuding factions to accept Asantehene’s ruling for lasting peace

The Member of Parliament for Garu, Dr Thomas Anaba, has appealed to all factions in the long-running Bawku conflict to accept the final ruling of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the traditional mediation process draws to a close on Monday, 1 December 2025, at the Manhyia Palace.

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7 d. ago Otumfuo Urges Mahama to Prioritize Unemployment Crisis Threatening National Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/otumfuo-urges-mahama-to-prioritize-unemployment-crisis-threatening-national-stability/Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent steps to address Ghana’s rising unemployment, describing it as a growing threat to national stability that can no longer be ignored. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/otumfuo-urges-mahama-to-prioritize-unemployment-crisis-threatening-national-stability/

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8 d. ago Asantehene warns private legal practitioners over KNUST land disputes

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed strong displeasure with private legal practitioners who take up lawsuits challenging the ownership of lands belonging to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the University, the Asantehene said some lawyers continue to file cases on behalf of individuals falsely claiming to be Abusuapanin or family heads with legitimate rights to KNUST property. He described this trend as unethical and unacceptable.

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8 d. ago Asantehene urges President Mahama to act swiftly on unemployment, calls for support for SMEs

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise Ghana’s growing unemployment crisis, warning that the situation poses a threat to national stability. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, the Asantehene said the country can no longer overlook the scale of joblessness among the youth.

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8 d. ago Otumfuo praises government on KNUST Teaching Hospital but urges financial clearance to fix lecturer

The Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has welcomed renewed government commitment to the completion of the KNUST Teaching Hospital, following the release of GH¢46 million and US$389,000 through GETFund for equipping the facility. He urged that the final stages of the project be accelerated so the hospital becomes a national legacy. Addressing the climax of the University’s 59th Congregation in Kumasi, Otumfuo appealed to government to grant immediate financial clearance to recruit additional academic and administrative staff, warning that the current lecturer-student ratio poses a long-term threat to academic quality.

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9 d. ago Asantehene Returns Home After Historic Caribbean State Visits

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-returns-home-after-historic-caribbean-state-visits/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, returned to Ghana on Wednesday, November 27, following productive state visits to Suriname and Barbados that strengthened ties between Africa and the Caribbean. His Majesty was received at Prempeh I International Airport by Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI and traditional leaders of Asanteman, alongside a delegation from the Ashanti […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-returns-home-after-historic-caribbean-state-visits/

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1 week ago All eyes on Manhyia as Bawku peace talks enter decisive phase

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is leading a final effort to make peace in the long-running Bawku chieftaincy conflict this weekend.

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2 w. ago National Peace Council hails Otumfuo’s ‘decisive leadership’ as Bawku peace talks enter final stage

The National Peace Council (NPC) has issued a robust commendation for the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, acknowledging his decisive leadership in spearheading the mediation efforts aimed at finally resolving the decades-long chieftaincy conflict in Bawku.

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2 w. ago Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urges deeper Africa–Caribbean Economic Cooperation

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged African and Caribbean nations to take bold steps to strengthen trade and economic cooperation among themselves, insisting that both regions stand to gain significantly from a united economic front. Speaking at the 2025 GUBA Awards Night in Barbados, where he also delivered a thought-provoking public lecture at […]

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3 w. ago Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Asantehene Strengthen Barbados–Ghana Ties at GUBA Barbados 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prime-minister-mia-amor-mottley-and-asantehene-strengthen-barbados-ghana-ties-at-guba-barbados-2025/Prime Minister the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday evening welcomed His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom, to Ilaro Court, emphasizing the enduring historical and cultural connections between Barbados, the wider Caribbean, and Ghana. In a statement shared on social media, Prime Minister Mottley described the meeting as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prime-minister-mia-amor-mottley-and-asantehene-strengthen-barbados-ghana-ties-at-guba-barbados-2025/

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3 w. ago Asantehene welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has welcomed the return of 130 gold and bronze artefacts from the UK and South Africa, some of which were looted during colonial times and others bought on the open market.

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3 w. ago From Bono East to the palace: Anass Sabit’s GJA win shines light on sacred monkeys and national tourism

In a ceremony brimming with the nation's most influential figures, from the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to President John Dramani Mahama, a piece of broadcasting history was written for the Bono East Region.

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3 w. ago Manhyia receives 130 more gold and art objects from South Africa, Britain

The Manhyia Museum in Kumasi has taken receipt of one hundred and thirty (130) more gold and bronze artworks from South Africa and Britain. These artifacts, created in Kumasi and parts of the Asante Kingdom from the 1870s, were returned to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace and to the museum. […]

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3 w. ago Asantehene sets November 30 and December 1 for final mediation in Bawku chieftaincy conflict

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has scheduled November 30 and December 1, 2025, for what is expected to be the concluding session of his mediation efforts in the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict.

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