Yagbonwura Exclusively Gifts Asantehene Elephant Tusk During Historic Visit
The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has exclusively gifted an elephant tusk to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The gift was presented during his historic visit to the Manhyia Palace on July 1, 2026, during the fifth Awukudae Festival.
The tusk was among several gifts presented to His Majesty and was described as a rare and sacred item.
The tusk — an artefact traditionally reserved for momentous occasions — was presented alongside handwoven textiles, drinks, and kola nuts.
Representatives of the Yagbonwura described the gesture as “a token of the love we share in building our two kingdoms and our enduring friendship.”
The Yagbonwura was accompanied by a delegation of over 100 people.
His entourage included Damongowura Kelly Seidu Boresa I, Mankpanwura Achode Borenyi I, Kulawwura Kotokyi Borewunche I, Kekpandewura Shaibu Baba Mumuni Kanyiti I, Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe, Bole MP Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, and other chiefs and government officials.
In line with tradition, Otumfuo offered brɛ nsuo — comprising drinks and kola nuts — to welcome his guests.
The items were presented by seven eminent Asante traditional authorities led by the Kumawuhene, and included the Akwamuhene, Tuobodomhene, Kwamanhene, Nkwantakesehene, and Otumfuo’s Akyeamehene.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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