As part of the celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s 20years of being enstooled, activities pertaining to the celebration has been scheduled to make the celebration an outstanding.
On Monday, March 18, 2019, the chief linguist of Asantehene, Nana Nsuase Poku Agyeman III launched the event officially.
He made it known that the climax of the event is fixed for April 21, with a grand durbar at the forecourt of Manhyia Palace.
History
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II known in private life as Barima Kwaku Duah, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II ascended the Golden Stool in April 26, 1999, as the 16th occupant, succeeding his brother Otumfuo Opoku Ware II who visited his ancestors on February 25, 1999.
Activities
Celebration also include the banning of funerals in the Asanteman traditional areas from April 8 to 29, which according to them, should be observed as such to avoid punishment.
Launching the programme during the first meeting of Asanteman Traditional Council, the Chief linguist also outline some of activities including performance of Nsuman Agro by Otumfuo on Monday, April 1, and Asanteman Queen Mothers’ Day on Wednesday, April 10.
Others are video/photo exhibition on twenty (20) Years of Otumfuo’s reign on Monday, April 15, and unveiling of Otumfuo’s statue at the newly constructed Kejetia Redevelopment Project and the sod cutting for Central Market Redevelopment Project – Phase Two on Thursday, May 2.
Source: Elijah Donkor/Ghanawish.com
