Paramount, divisional, and sub-chiefs from across the Ashanti Kingdom gathered at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, August 11, for an emergency sitting of the Asanteman Traditional Council, presided over by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Although the specific agenda has not been disclosed, palace officials described the meeting as “urgent and of high importance” to the governance of the Ashanti Kingdom.
The Palace had issued a statement on August 7 inviting all traditional leaders to attend, with the rare nature of such an emergency sitting underscoring the gravity of the matters under discussion.
Security around the palace has been visibly heightened, with traditional protocol officers working alongside police personnel to maintain order and ensure proceedings run smoothly.
As the highest decision-making body in the Ashanti Kingdom, the Asanteman Traditional Council meets infrequently on an emergency basis usually signalling major developments within the Kingdom’s traditional administration.
