Audio By Carbonatix
The 10th anniversary of the enstoolment of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will reach its climax on Sunday when a grand durbar is held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Mr G.B. Osei-Antwi, Media Relations Manager at the Manhyia Palace, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Kumasi on Friday that President John Atta Mills would be among dignitaries who would attend the durbar.
Others are former President Festus Mogae of Botswana, former President Mr Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone, former President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania and former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria.
Activities so far held to mark the anniversary include a memorial service for late Asantehene, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, exhibition on achievements of Otumfuo Osei Tutu, cultural display by traditional priests, thanksgiving services by Christians and Muslims, musical concert and football tournament for the MTN/Otumfuo Challenge Cup.
Mr Osei-Antwi appealed to the public who will troop to the durbar grounds to comport themselves to ensure an incident-free function.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Western Regional Minister orders assessment of flooding at Sekondi Central Prison
11 minutes -
“It’s a breach of confidentiality” – Political analyst on Asiedu Nketia’s remarks on Mahama appointments
13 minutes -
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
28 minutes -
Ghana’s new e-visa: What it is and how to apply
32 minutes -
Damirifa Dué and a Dollop of Oppression: A conversation on funerary practices in Ghana
38 minutes -
Asiedu Nketia’s remarks about Haruna, Muntaka reveal his presidential ambitions — Political Analyst
39 minutes -
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo showcases Ghana’s anti-corruption drive at UN Convention in Vienna
48 minutes -
Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
57 minutes -
UK steps up support to stop spread of Ebola in eastern DRC
1 hour -
McTominay overhead kick featured on new ÂŁ20 banknote
1 hour -
Africa’s golden age: Celebrating a continent of champions
1 hour -
Asiedu Nketia wrong to link parliamentary reshuffle to NDC victory – Dr Asante Otchere
1 hour -
GHS Director-General tours health facilities to assess Ebola preparedness
1 hour -
GCRPL calls for constitutional engagement on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill
2 hours -
No more shoe, belt removal at Accra International Airport from August — Mahama
2 hours