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Manhyia Palace announces ban on all funerals in Asanteman on August 21

Abigail Bonney — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000

The Manhyia Palace has announced a ban on all funerals across Asanteman on Thursday, August 21, 2025, to allow for the one-week celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

This announcement follows a briefing by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, to the Asanteman Council on Monday, August 11, 2025, regarding the passing of the revered Queen Mother, who died peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

The One Week Celebration is scheduled to take place at Bogyawe, Manhyia Palace, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. on the designated date.

The funeral ban aims to ensure that the King, royal family, and people of Asanteman can fully participate in the traditional rites and pay their respects to the late Queen Mother.

Nana Konadu Yiadom III was a pivotal figure in the Ashanti Kingdom’s social and cultural life, serving as a mother figure, custodian of tradition, and unifying symbol for her people.

Further details regarding the funeral arrangements will be communicated by the Palace in the coming weeks.

Asanteman urges Mahama to prioritize Ashanti Region development

Faridatu Seidu — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:33:38 +0000

The Asanteman Council has urged President John Mahama to prioritize ongoing and future development projects in the Ashanti Region.

The appeal was made during the President’s visit to the first Akwasidae Festival of the year in Kumasi, where he was warmly received by traditional leaders and residents.

Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, called on the President to ensure that development projects across the Ashanti Kingdom, including those in Mampong, are given top priority.

“You shall not let us down on all the ongoing developmental projects within the kingdom—not only in Kumasi but across the rest of the kingdom, like your own brother’s kingdom, Mampong,” Daasebre Osei Bonsu II stated.

The Mamponghene also commended President Mahama for his efforts to streamline governance by reducing the number of ministerial appointments. He encouraged the President to ensure that key officials responsible for development remain focused on addressing the needs of the Ashanti Region.

“Asanteman should always be number one because now, you are our precious president of Mother Ghana,” he added.

President Mahama, who used the occasion to express gratitude to the Asanteman Council for their support during the 2024 elections, reassured the gathering of his commitment to equitable development. He acknowledged the region’s significant contribution to his electoral victory and pledged to see all ongoing and future projects through to completion.

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Let’s support Bawumia like we did for Kufuor and Akufo Addo – NAPO appeals to Asanteman

Faridatu Seidu — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:59:47 +0000

Running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has called on the people in the Ashanti region to strongly rally behind the presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to secure a resounding victory in the upcoming December 7 elections.

Reflecting on past successes, NAPO recalled how the 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region united in support of John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo, leading to NPP’s electoral victories.

He urged the region to replicate the same commitment for Dr. Bawumia this time around.

“As the heartbeat of the NPP, the Ashanti Region’s overwhelming support and votes were crucial in helping our party elect capable leaders like John Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo as presidents. Now, it’s time to extend the same support to our dynamic and development-driven leader, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,” he stated.

NAPO emphasized Dr. Bawumia’s qualities, describing him as a visionary, hard working, patriotic leader deserving of the party’s support to “break the eight” and create history.

He expressed confidence that just as the region supported Kufuor in 2000 and 2004, and Akufo-Addo in 2016 and 2020, they would do the same for Dr. Bawumia to retain power and continue the NPP’s good works.

Addressing the chiefs and people of Kokofu in the Bekwai Constituency, NAPO reaffirmed Dr. Bawumia’s suitability to succeed President Akufo-Addo, urging voters to focus on competence rather than ethnic or religious affiliations when casting their votes.

“This election isn’t about ethnicity, tribe, or religion. It’s about choosing the right leader to carry on the good works of President Akufo-Addo, and that person is Dr. Bawumia,” he said.

He praised Dr. Bawumia’s experience, noting that his eight-year tenure as Vice President, free of corruption allegations, proves his readiness for leadership.

“Dr. Bawumia has diligently served this country without a single accusation of corruption. With him in charge, our national finances will be safe,” he added.

Source: Adomonline

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When Asanteman gathered to welcome 1874 Sagrenti War looted artefacts back in Kumasi [Photos]

Dennis Adu — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:08:00 +0000

Asanteman gathered at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Thursday with a grand durbar of chiefs to welcome back home, some of the looted Asante artefacts 150 years ago.

After 150 years, 39 of the Asante royal regalia and objects looted by British troops during the third Anglo-Asante war of 1874, popularly known as Sagrenti War, are returning to the Asantehene in Kumasi.

The first batch of seven treasures from the Fowler Museum of the University of California in Los Angeles is already in Kumasi and is being handed over to Asanteman at the grand durbar of chiefs at the Manhyia Palace.

2nd batch

The second batch of 32 will arrive from two leading cultural institutions in the United Kingdom – the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum – in April. They are expected to be also received at an official durbar of chiefs in May 2024.

The collections, which range from the original sacred Mponponsuo state sword dating back to 300 years to other ornaments of silver and gold, come under two separate agreements.

The Mponponsuo sword is what all Asantehenes traditionally swore their oath of office and paramount chiefs their allegiance to the Asantehenes.

Dubbed “Kuntunkuni Durbar”, it started with a display by traditional priests at the Manhyia Palace as part of the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War.

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