I Am Glad to Finally Meet My Son, the Okuapehene- Asantehene

The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed his joy at finally meeting the Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III.

Otumfuo was speaking at the climax of GIMPA’s 65th Anniversary celebration in Kumasi on November 11, 2026, where he was the distinguished guest.

In his address, he affectionately described the Okuapehene as his son and said he was pleased to have met him.

“I am glad to have met my son, the Okuapehene.”

He added that he had been looking forward to receiving him in Kumasi, noting that the meeting was long overdue.

His Majesty further held the elders of Akuapem accountable for the delay.

Present at the event were Nananom, Prof Yaw Agyeman Badu, Chairman of Governing Council; Prof Samuel Kwaku Bonsu, Rector; Prof Ebenzer Adaku, Feputy Rector; Prof Stephen Adei, former Rector; Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo; and Hon Albert Kan Dapaah, former Minister for Defence.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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