Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has concluded a significant three-day official tour of the Greater Accra Region, marked by high-level engagements with Ghana’s past and present leaders, cultural diplomacy, and recognition for his advocacy in the mining sector.

The tour, which spanned June 1 to June 3, 2025, reflected His Majesty’s continued commitment to national unity, leadership engagement, and sustainable development.

A Cultural Kickoff: Commissioning the Despite Museum

The Asantehene’s tour commenced with the official commissioning of the Despite Museum, a new cultural edifice established by Ghanaian business magnate Osei Kwame Despite.

The museum, dedicated to preserving Ghanaian heritage and showcasing the legacy of the Despite Group, served as a fitting opening to the tour, which emphasized tradition and national pride.

Courtesy Call on President Mahama at Jubilee House

On June 2, the Asantehene led a delegation of respected traditional leaders to the Jubilee House, where he paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.

In his remarks, Otumfuo congratulated President Mahama on his electoral victory in the 2024 general elections and offered prayers for divine guidance.

He urged the President to lead with humility and integrity, stressing the importance of national cohesion and inclusive governance.

The visit underscored the Asantehene’s position not only as a custodian of tradition but also a statesman offering wise counsel to the highest office of the land.

Gala at Kempinski Hotel

Later that evening, the Asantehene attended the Mining In Motion Gala Dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, where he was honoured with a special citation for his exceptional role in transforming Ghana’s mineral resource sector.

The citation praised His Majesty’s leadership in advocating for sustainable mining practices, ethical resource management, and community-centered development.

The event brought together leading mining executives, policymakers, and diplomats, reflecting the Asantehene’s influence beyond traditional leadership into the core of Ghana’s economic policy conversations.

Visit to Former President Akufo-Addo

On June 3, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II visited the private residence of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, in Nima.

This visit was widely seen as a gesture of reconciliation and national unity, particularly coming at a time of polarized political discourse.

The former President warmly welcomed His Majesty and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Asantehene and the people of Asanteman for their unwavering support during his presidency.

Also present were key figures from Akufo-Addo’s administration and the current opposition, including former Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei Opare, Dominic Nitiwul, Albert Kan-Dapaah, Samuel Abu Jinapor, Fawaz Aliu, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and Francis Asenso-Boakye, MP for Bantama.

Final Stop: Visit to Former President Kufuor

Otumfuo wrapped up his duty tour with a visit to former President John Agyekum Kufuor at his Peduase residence near Aburi, in the Eastern Region, also on June 3.

The meeting, described as warm and reflective, allowed the Asantehene to reconnect with the elder statesman before returning to Kumasi.

The final courtesy call on President Kufuor — himself a son of the Ashanti Region — was symbolic, representing continuity, legacy, and the enduring bond between traditional and political leadership in Ghana.