Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, whose full name was Nana Opoku Ware II, was enstooled as the 15th Asantehene (King) of the Ashanti Kingdom in 1970.

The enstoolment marked his official ascension to the throne as the traditional leader and custodian of the Ashanti culture and people.

Opoku Ware II succeeded his uncle, Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, who had reigned as the Asantehene prior to him. The enstoolment ceremony was a significant event in the history of the Ashanti Kingdom, as it signified the continuation of leadership and the preservation of cultural traditions.

Per reports, among those present were Dr. Kofi Busia, the then Prime Minister of Ghana, and Brigadier Akwasi Afrifa, the then Chairman of the Presidential Commission.

The enstoolment process is a traditional ceremony deeply rooted in Ashanti culture and involves various rituals, symbols, and protocols. It includes the presentation of royal regalia, the pouring of libations, and the participation of various dignitaries, chiefs, and representatives of the Ashanti people.

During his reign, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II played an important role in maintaining the cultural heritage of the Ashanti people while also working towards modernization and development.

His leadership was marked by efforts to unite the Ashanti Kingdom and to promote education, infrastructure, and economic growth within the region.

Otumfuo Opoku Ware II's reign lasted until his passing in 1999, and his legacy continues to influence the Ashanti Kingdom and its people to this day.