The celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will reach its pinnacle with the public display of the revered Golden Stool, also known as Sika Dwa Kofi.
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Scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, during the grand durbar, the Golden Stool, believed to hold celestial origins attributed to the late Asante priest, Okomfo Anokye, will be unveiled for public viewing.
Nana Otuo Siriboe II, Paramount Chief of the Juaben Traditional Area and Chairman of the anniversary Planning Committee, revealed this during a press conference held at the Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
He highlighted that the procession leading to the Manhyia Palace, the ceremonial grounds for the event, will stretch from the palace to the airport, showcasing various treasures of the kingdom, including the Golden Stool.
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“The procession with which Otumfuo will come to the Manhyia Palace where the grand durbar will take place will be a huge one. Its length would span from the Manhyia Palace to the Airport. The procession will cart some of the treasures of the Kingdom out to show the world. Among them would be the Golden Stool. The Golden Stool will not always be kept out of the public view and so we will bring it out for the world to catch a glimpse,” opemsuo.com quoted him as saying.
Coinciding with the Akwasidae festival in the Asante calendar, the festivities are expected to draw thousands of dignitaries, government officials, and well-wishers from various parts of the world.
Notable attendees include President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as well as foreign dignitaries such as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, the Foreign Minister of Morocco, and a representative from the Ivorian Presidency.
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