Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
Osei Tutu II, originally named Nana Barima Kwaku Duah and born on May 6, 1950, ascended to the position of the 16th Asantehene on April 26, 1999. In terms of nomenclature, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II directly follows the lineage of the Ashanti Empire's founder from the 17th century, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I.
9 February 1955
Entry into Royal Household
At the age of about five, Otumfuo moved into the royal household of his uncle, Oheneba Mensah Bonsu, the Hiahene, for early preparation for his future role.
9 February 1964
Educational Journey
Otumfuo attended Sefwi Wiaso Secondary School in 1964 and successfully completed 'O' Level under the guidance of Nana Kwadwo Aduhene II. Subsequently, he pursued his education at Osei Kyeretwie Secondary School (OKESS) before delving into accountancy studies at the Institute of Professional Studies, now known as the University of Professional Studies, in Accra. Later, he furthered his education at the Polytechnic of North London, where he earned a Diploma in Management and Administration in 1985.
9 February 1981
Private Sector Career
Otumfuo held the role of a senior consultant at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company in Toronto, Canada, from 1981 to 1985. Following this, he served as a Personnel Officer at the HPCC Stonebridge Bus Garage Project in London in 1985. Upon returning to Ghana in 1989, he founded Primoda Financial Services Limited in London and established Transpomech International (Ghana) Limited.
26 April 1999
Enstoolment as Asantehene
9 February 2002
Role in Restoring Peace to Dagbon
President John Agyekum Kufuor appointed Otumfuo to lead the Committee of Eminent Chiefs tasked with resolving the chieftaincy crisis in Dagbon in 2002. In November 2018, Otumfuo presented recommendations that played a pivotal role in restoring peace to the Dagbon region.
9 February 2006
Personal life
Osei Tutu II is married to Julia Osei Tutu.
9 April 2009
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation
The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Charity Foundation was officially inaugurated in April 2009. The foundation actively engages in a range of educational and healthcare endeavors, comprising scholarship programs, recognitions for teachers, and collaborations aimed at fostering youth development.
21 April 2019
20th Anniversary Celebration
9 June 2019
Commitment to Environmental Protection
Announced a commitment to protect the water bodies of the Asante Kingdom through a tree-planting initiative around Lake Bosomtwe.
9 January 2024
Destoolment of Sub Chiefs
Various destoolments of sub-chiefs for reasons such as insubordination, fraudulent activities, and violations of customary procedures, with the latest in January 2024.
