In a historic visit, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has arrived in Cape Coast, the Central Regional capital, to participate in this year’s Fetu Afahye celebrations.
Otumfuo, who is the Special Guest of Honour at the festival, will spend four days outside the Asante Kingdom, engaging in various activities and strengthening ties with the people of Oguaa.
The Asantehene’s visit to Cape Coast is a significant event, as it marks a rare occasion where the king ventures out of his kingdom to participate in a regional festival.
The Fetu Afahye, which is celebrated annually by the people of Oguaa, is a major event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Upon his arrival in Cape Coast, the Asantehene was met with a grand welcome ceremony, attended by traditional leaders, government officials, and the people of Oguaa.
The visit is seen as a symbol of unity and cooperation between the Asante Kingdom and the people of Oguaa.
One of the highlights of the Asantehene’s visit is the conferment of an honorary Doctorate Degree on him by the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The degree, which will be presented to the Asantehene today, is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education and development in Ghana.
In addition to his engagement at the UCC, the Asantehene is expected to visit the people of Agona Nyaakrom, also in the Central Region.
The visit is seen as an opportunity for the king to interact with the people and learn about their challenges and aspirations.
The Asantehene’s visit to the Region is a significant event that underscores the importance of unity and cooperation among traditional leaders and their people.
The visit is expected to strengthen ties between the Asante Kingdom and the people of Oguaa and promote development and growth in the region.
The Fetu Afahye is an annual festival celebrated by the people of Oguaa in the Central Region.
The festival, which is held in September, is a major event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The festival is celebrated to commemorate the migration of the people of Oguaa from the north to their current location.
The festival features a range of activities, including traditional drumming and dancing, a grand durbar of chiefs, and a display of traditional cuisine. It is attended by people from all over Ghana and is seen as an opportunity to promote unity and cooperation among the people of Oguaa.
-BY Daniel Bampoe