The Asantehene, , has bestowed his blessings on the Member of for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, affirming the MP's deep-rooted ties to the Ashanti royal lineage by declaring him "a true royal." He made this affirmation at the Manhyia Palace during the celebration of the sixth Awukudae Festival, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Poku-Adusei, a lawyer and native of Kokofu, was formally introduced to the Asantehene by the Queen of the Kokofu Traditional Area, Osagyefo Kusiwaa Mmua Baayie II.
Paramount chiefs representing all seven traditional divisions in the Bekwai Constituency-Essumeja, Kokofu, Bekwai, Asamang, Amoaful, Adankragya, and Denyase-were present.
They were joined by constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), under whose ticket Poku-Adusei secured a decisive victory in the 2024 general elections.
