“In the olden days, kings led their people for war but today, we have to lead the people for development.”
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, born Barima Kwaku Duah, has led a remarkable reign marked by a strong commitment to development, diplomacy, and human-centered leadership. Over the past two decades, he has reshaped the Asante Kingdom into a force for peace and socio-economic advancement in Ghana and across Africa.
The Ashanti Empire, rooted in pre-colonial West Africa, emerged in the 17th century and was unified under Osei Tutu and Komfo Anokye. The Golden Stool, a symbol of ancestral power, continues to guide Asante cultural and political life today.