The King of Asanteman, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is the Chancellor of the university, is the special guest of honour at the event.
He is joined by the King and Head of State of Eswatini, Mswati III, who has been in Asanteman for his 4-day official visit.
King Mswati III, the Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
The king was hosted by President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, where they had bilateral discussions before travelling to Asanteman.
The second day of the visit, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, saw the much-anticipated encounter between two of Africa’s most revered kings, the ruler of Eswatini, King Mswati III, and the King of Asanteman, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Before meeting the Asantehene, King Mswati III addressed Ghana’s National House of Chiefs, praised the chiefs for their contribution to Ghana’s development, and called for greater collaboration with his kingdom.
After addressing the National House of Chiefs, the ruler of Eswatini and his entourage were treated to a tour of the Manhyia Palace Museum, where he was educated on the rich history of the Asante Kingdom.
The Asantehene held a durbar of chiefs in honour of the ruler of Eswatini at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the 4th day of the visit.
King Mswati III is expected to leave Ghana after the congregation.
Watch a live stream of the congregation below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
