A quarter of a century ago, Barima Kwaku Duah swore the oath of Asanteman and assumed the stool name Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to become the King of the Asante Kingdom.
April 26, 2024, marked exactly 25 years since Otumfuo ascended the golden stool and in accordance an eventful anniversary was held in Kumasi to celebrate his reign.
Otumfuo is credited with transforming traditional ruling over the years, bridging the gap between traditional leadership and modern leadership styles.
His outstanding accomplishments over the years have earned him numerous doctorate honours from reputable Ghanaian and international universities.
GhanaWeb looks at eight universities that have awarded Otumfuo honorary doctorates during his 25-year reign.
Checkout the list below
Essex County College Newark, U.S.A – May 22, 2001
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore U.S.A – May 25, 2001
Savannah State University U.S.A – June 6, 2001
University of Glasgow, Scotland – June 2001
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology – December 15 2001
University of Ghana Legon, Ghana – March 12, 2004
Igbinedeon University, Okada, Nigeria – November 25, 2007
Metropolitan University, London – December 3, 2007
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
