Oumfuo Osei Tutu II held a durbar at Manhyia Palace on Christmas Day
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II, on Christmas Day hosted a durbar in honour of traditional rulers, palace officials, courtiers, and subjects at Afia Kobi Park within the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
The details of the event were shared by Opemsuo Radio on December 26, 2025.
“Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II, Asantehene, hosted a Christmas durbar for Nananom, his staff, courtiers, and subjects at Afia Kobi Park, Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on December 25, 2025,” the post read.
The durbar was part of activities marking the Christmas festivities at Manhyia Palace and brought together traditional leaders, political figures, and institutions affiliated with the Asantehene.
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Present at the durbar was the Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyeman-Boadi, who attended on behalf of the Ashanti Regional Minister. He was joined by a former Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, and a former Mayor of Kumasi, Sam Pyne.
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, was also in attendance, alongside a representative of the Tuareg Chief in Ghana and other dignitaries.
Several institutions and groups under the Manhyia umbrella also paid homage to Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II. These included staff of Opemsuo Radio, Bodukwan Multi Fruit Processing Factory, the Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II Foundation, the Manhyia Palace Museum, Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, the Manhyia Land Secretariat, the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, and the Manhyia Police Division.
The Christmas durbar featured traditional displays and messages of goodwill.
See the post below:
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