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Asantehene to begin four-day working visit to Canada on June 14 for Ghana-Canada World Cup Business Summit

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Otumfuo to Begin Working Visit to Canada on June 14 | Opemsuo 104.7 The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will travel to Canada to begin a four-day visit in mid-June. According to a statement issued by the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene will travel to Canada on June 14, 2026, purposely to honour the Ghana-Canada World Cup Business Summit. As part o...

Asantehene in Washington Following Poland Visit | Opemsuo 104.7 The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is currently in Washington, United States, after concluding a five-day working visit to Poland on Sunday, May 31, 2026. An official statement from the Manhyia Palace on June 2, 2026, confirmed that His Majesty arrived in Washington on Monday,....

Manhyia is truly grateful.👋!

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s trip to Poland in May 2026 was marked by a series of carefully planned activities, beginning with traditional rites in Kumasi, followed by diplomatic, cultural, and developmental engagements in Poland.

His journey was both ceremonial and strategic, aimed at strengthening ties between the Asante Kingdom and international partners.

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Emergency Council Meeting (May 25, 2026): Held at the Manhyia Palace to announce the trip and delegate responsibilities.

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲:
Chiefs, elders, and citizens gathered to bid him farewell in Kumasi, showcasing traditional Asante culture and loyalty.

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲:
Daasebre Osei Bonsu II (Mamponghene) tasked with overseeing Asanteman.
Nana Boadakye Yaw Ababio (Nkwantakesehene) assigned to manage Kumasi.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩
Departure Date: May 27, 2026.
First Stop: Poland.

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞:
To deepen partnerships in culture, diplomacy, education, healthcare, peacebuilding, and investment promotion.

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
Though details are not fully disclosed, Otumfuo’s visits traditionally include meetings with:
Government officials
Traditional institution
Academic bodies
Investors and development partners
Ghanaian diaspora communities

In short, Otumfuo’s Poland trip is not just ceremonial—it is a strategic mission to expand the Asante Kingdom’s influence and secure partnerships that could benefit Kumasi and Ghana at large.

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Ignore the Underprivileged at Your Own Risk – Otumfuo to Society’s Privileged | Opemsuo 104.7 The occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has highlighted the consequences of neglecting the poor in society, emphasising that the impact will be unavoidable. Speaking at the Top Charity Gala on its 5th edition on May 30, 2026, in Poland, His Majesty said the privileged needed to share...

The Privileged Must Help the Underprivileged to Rise- Otumfuo | Opemsuo 104.7 The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has underscored the need for the privileged in society to carry the burden of the underprivileged. Speaking at the Top Charity Gala on its 5th edition on May 30, 2026, in Poland, His Majesty indicated that influential positions must be used as a....

In 1999, when university fees were increased and it caused mayhem, I offered scholarship to 600 students across the three public universities so they could continue their studies - Asantehene