OtumfuoOsei Tutu II, the Asantehene on Friday April 24, 2026 marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool and honoured national leaders and prominent figures who have been instrumental in fostering peace in the country.
The occasion was The World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held in recognition of His Royal Majesty OpemsuoOsei Tutu II, the Overlord of the Asante Kingdom as a “Pillar of Peace”.
The theme for the anniversary is “Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision.”Awardees were presented with commemorative gold coins by the Asantehene for their varied contributions to the stability and progress of the Republic.
The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal is a prestigious distinction reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to peacebuilding, national cohesion, economic development and Ghana’s global standing.
The first recipient of the gold coin was President John Dramani Mahama, with a citation that read:“His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, you are a leader who understands that governance is strengthened through a profound partnership between constitutional authority and traditional institutions.”
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was also honoured at the event for his exceptional leadership and profound peace initiatives in Ghana.Receiving his gold coin, former President Nana Akufo-Addo was lauded by the Asantehene for his pivotal role in resolving long-standing chieftaincy and land disputes.
“A distinguished son of Ghana whose presidency will be remembered for healing one of Ghana’s oldest wounds,” his citation read.
Former Vice President Dr MahamaduBawumia was also decorated with a gold coin, cited for his unwavering commitment to peace and his leadership in the country’s developmental agenda.
The other honourees included the leader of The New Force, Kwame Bediako; Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; CEO of KGL Group, Alex Appau Dadey; Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin; and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Also in attendance were His Royal Majesty Ogiame-Atuwatse III (Olu of Warri Kingdom, Nigeria) and Her Royal Highness OloriAtuwatse III (Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom) to highlight the deep historical and cultural bonds between the traditional institutions of Ghana and Nigeria.
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