‘Nobody Can Ever Walk Over Asanteman' - Otumfuo declares

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to protecting the sovereignty, heritage, and authority of the Asante Kingdom, assuring members of the Asanteman community in Canada that the kingdom’s interests will remain safeguarded under his leadership.

Addressing a gathering of Ghanaians and Asantes living in Canada, the revered monarch emphasized the enduring significance of the Golden Stool, the sacred symbol of authority and unity in the Asante Kingdom. He noted that the prestige and influence of the Golden Stool have grown significantly over the years and vowed that it would never be allowed to diminish or disappear.

“By God’s grace, how far God has brought the Golden Stool, nobody can ever walk over the Asante Kingdom,” Otumfuo stated. “Notwithstanding, I don’t use the stool’s power to intimidate anybody. The truth is what our fathers left for us; I will not let anybody take it.”

The Asantehene also dismissed claims that he governs certain communities through selected individuals, stressing that the traditions, lands, and heritage handed down by the kingdom’s forebears would remain protected.

“As there is history, and they say I took a son to stay at Nkoranza, or I built Berekum, I won’t let anybody take it. We should all be truthful for the truth and traditions to stand,” he said.

Otumfuo further urged members of the Asanteman diaspora to remain committed to the values of honesty, unity, and respect for tradition, emphasizing that preserving the truth about the kingdom’s history is essential for future generations.

While reaffirming the strength and influence of the Asante Kingdom, the monarch stressed that he would not use the authority of the Golden Stool to undermine Ghana’s national unity.

“And I won’t use Asante to intimidate Ghana as a nation,” he added.

The visit formed part of the Asantehene’s efforts to strengthen ties with Asanteman communities abroad, engage with the diaspora, and reassure them of the kingdom’s continued stability and commitment to safeguarding its cultural heritage.