On Sunday, September 3, 2023, Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II participated in the Akwasidae festival held at the Manhyia Palace.

This event commemorated the sixth celebration of the year and drew a prominent gathering of dignitaries, including both local and international figures.

Among the notable attendees were Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Godfred Akolbila, the winner of the 'Ghana's Strongest' reality show, and leaders from the Covenant United Church in the United States.

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presence held particular significance, given his current candidacy in the New Patriotic Party (NPP)'s flagbearership race.

During the festivities, he seized the opportunity to seek the blessings of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, ahead of the NPP delegate's congress scheduled for November 4, 2023.

Expressing profound gratitude for the blessings previously bestowed upon him by Otumfuo during his political journey, Dr. Bawumia recounted, "I arrived in a spirit of peace, and today, on this auspicious occasion of Akwasidae, I have come to visit and celebrate with Otumfuo. Furthermore, I initially sought his blessing when I contested for the NPP flagbearership. His blessing, combined with divine favor, culminated in my victory on August 26, 2023."

The Vice President underscored the paramount importance of the upcoming NPP flagbearership contest, emphasizing his ongoing need for Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's blessings.

He stated, "We face another contest on November 4, where we will select our flagbearer, and I continue to seek his guidance. Therefore, I have come to request his blessings and inform him of my intentions, so that he may bestow upon me his blessings and guide me toward victory. I extend my heartfelt gratitude and may God bless you abundantly."