[ 2015-04-23 ]

Otumfuo receives rousing welcome at Seychelles Islands
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was accorded a
rousing welcome at the Seychelles International
Airport on Wednesday.
The king is in the country, an archipelago in the
Indian Ocean, as a guest of honour at the Carnival
International de Victoria, being held there.
This year's carnival would be attended by people
from 29 countries who will showcase their culture
in the form of music and dance.
Top government officials of the host country and
their counterparts from Ghana including Tourism
Minister, Ofosu Agyare, were at the airport to
welcome the Asante king.
The Asantehene was accompanied by the Kumasi
Mayor, Kojo Bonsu, as well as selected top chiefs
from Asante kingdom.
News of Otumfuo's visit to the country which had
spread like wildfire attracted many local people
to the airport.
Seychelles Island has historical links with
Asanteman which dates back to over hundred years.
The British in 1896 transported King Prempeh I,
the then Asantehene and some other Asante chiefs
to the Seychelles Islands.
This was after the Asantes, who were said to be
very brave in war, waged series of warfare on the
British colonialists.
Some descendants of King Prempeh I are still
living in Seychelles Island where they consider as
their home.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's visit to the Seychelles
Islands is, therefore, historic and it is expected
to spark emotions among Prempeh I's descendants
and people who are affiliated to the story.
The Asantehene is expected to deliver a powerful
message during the opening of this year's
carnival, which is an annual affair.
Sources close to the king hinted that Otumfuo
would visit some historical locations in the
country during his short stay.
The king would particularly visit the place where
his uncle, King Prempeh I lived during his 27 year
stay in the country.
He would also meet and interact with the relatives
of King Prempeh I.
The Asantehene would also hold bilateral talks
with President James Michel of Seychelles, geared
towards boosting the relationship between Ghana
and the archipelago.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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