Ga Mantse Announces Asantehene’s Upcoming Visit to Ga State

The office of the Ga Mantse has announced the official visit of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2024.

The planning committee for the royal visit, led by Nii Boi Abbey, stated at a news conference at the Ga Mantse Palace on Thursday, June 6, that this visit, the first-ever by an Asante King to the Ga State, marks a significant milestone in the history of the two kingdoms.

The visit will feature a special durbar hosted by Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, at the forecourt of the Ga Mantse’s Palace in Kaneshie, Accra, at 11 am on Sunday, June 9.

This historic visit aims to strengthen the friendship between the Ga and Asante people. It follows the Ga Mantse’s participation in the Asantehene’s recent celebration of his 25th anniversary on the throne.

“The Ga and Asante people have had extensive interactions, leading to the exchange of cultural practices, traditions, and ideas,” said Nii Abbey.

He added, “Over the centuries, the interactions between the Ga and Asante people have resulted in common themes in governance, inclusiveness, and specific cultural practices, including family structure, traditional dances, the structure of the calendar year, taboos, defense mechanisms, and historical interactions with other tribes.

“These similarities highlight the strong ties between the Asante and Ga people, rooted in their shared African heritage.”