During a durbar commemorating his 25th anniversary on the throne, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, conveyed his admiration for northerners in a distinctive and relatable manner by addressing them in their native language, 'Hausa.'

The Asantehene highlighted the longstanding tradition of peaceful coexistence between the Ashantis and various tribes from the northern regions of the country, particularly since the establishment of the Ashanti Region.

Expressing appreciation for the diversity of tribes in Ghana, he reminisced, "… when we were young, whenever we broke our legs, we went to the Moshie chief to fix it. All of us, including the Hausas, we lived in harmony. When we were young, we used to say in Hausa, 'for the sake of God, truthfully, everybody likes good things.' I am saying this because everyone knows that we the Ashantis love people.”

The Asantehene initiated his anniversary festivities with the unveiling of a book on Otumfuo Sir Agyeman Prempeh II, followed by a grand food fair (Feast Ghana) held at Manhyia.

However, some attendees were observed with party-related items, leading the organizing committee to discourage such conduct for future events.

On April 24, the 'Ahohor Durbar' celebrated, drawing visitors from across the globe to pay homage to the Asantehene, coinciding with Awukudae, a significant event in Asante culture.

Upcoming events include the 'Fireworks Night' scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024, followed by a musical concert and a grand non-denominational church service at Dwabrem on Friday, April 26, marking the exact anniversary of the Asantehene's ascension to the throne 25 years ago.

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@gh_hausa Otumfuo Osei Tutu II speaks Ghana Hausa. #ashanti #asante #ghana #kumasi #ashantiregion #hausa #ghanahausa ♬ original sound - GH_Hausa