Today, April 26, 2025, marks exactly 26 years since Asantehene was enstooled to ascend the prestigious Ashanti Kingdom throne.
Originally known as Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ababio, the Asantehene was selected by the chiefs within the Ashanti enclave to succeed the late Otumfuo Opoku Ware.
The late chief was announced dead shortly after appearing in public to settle a case; however, the cause of death was not disclosed.
Following his passing, Asantehemaa Opoku Serwaa Ampem selected five individuals on March 29, 1999, for review to determine who would occupy the vacant stool.
