Source: adomonline.com

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II honoured with Honorary Doctorate at University of Cape Coast

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in recognition of his exceptional leadership and tireless efforts in promoting peace, unity, and development in Ghana.

The honorary degree was presented to the Asantehene by renowned businessman and Chancellor of UCC, Sir Sam Jonah, during a special ceremony held on the university campus on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

The event was part of Otumfuo’s visit to Cape Coast, coinciding with the celebration of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival.

The conferment ceremony was marked by a display of traditional Ghanaian culture and academic excellence.

Dignitaries from across the country gathered to witness the event, which celebrated Otumfuo’s leadership and his unwavering commitment to preserving cultural values while embracing modernity.

Receiving the honorary doctorate, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed gratitude to the University of Cape Coast and reaffirmed his dedication to education, development, and national unity.

The Asantehene’s recognition by UCC adds to his long list of accolades, reinforcing his stature not only as a traditional ruler but also as a statesman committed to the welfare of all Ghanaians.