[ 2014-01-30 ]

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene

Asantehene is alive- Manhyia
The Manhyia Palace has dismissed rumours about the
passing of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

News of the death of the King of the Ashanti
Kingdom has been making the rounds on social media
in recent times.

But the Manhyia Palace in a statement said “the
Asantehene has been in South Africa since January
11 and is scheduled to return to Kumasi next
week”.

The statement signed by the Chief of Staff at
Manhyia, Kofi Badu, says Otumfuo is on a private
visit.

Meanwhile, the Asantehene has sent a message of
goodwill to the local Black Stars in their crucial
semi-final of the African Nations Championship
against Nigeria in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

“Otumfuo spoke on telephone to Mr. Kwasi
Nyantakyi, Chairman of the Ghana Football
Association “, the statement said.

“Mr Nyantakyi thanked Otumfuo for his message
and assured him that the team would, as always
take inspiration from his support and counsel,"
the statement added.

Source - Joy News

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