High Expectations as Asantehene Begins Historic Coastal Education Tour; Arrives in Accra Today, Ato Forson Seeks King’s Blessings Ahead of Budget Presentation
His Majesty will arrive in Accra today, November 10, 2026, ahead of the tour. The 76-year-old is set to journey from the Asante Kingdom to Ghana’s coastal cities of Accra, Cape Coast and Takoradi as Distinguished Royal Guest of Honour at three major institutional celebrations.
Accra
In the national capital, where the 16th Asantehene will begin his one-week visit, he is expected to attend the 65th Anniversary celebration of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) as Distinguished Guest of Honour on Wednesday, November 11.
Cape Coast
On Saturday, November 14, His Majesty will proceed to the historic educational city of Cape Coast to grace the 150th Anniversary celebration of Mfantsipim School. The occasion will mark 80 years since Asantehene Prempeh II made a historic visit to Cape Coast for the school’s celebrations.
Takoradi
The Asantehene will conclude his coastal visit in Takoradi, the Western Regional capital, on November 16, where he is expected to attend the Faculty Week celebration of the Faculty of Applied Art and Technology (FAAT) at Takoradi Technical University (TTU).
His Majesty is expected to return to Kumasi on November 17, 2026.
High expectations
The high expectations stem from the historic and symbolic weight of the tour.
Notably, his visit to Takoradi Technical University marks the first time a reigning Asantehene will officially visit a tertiary institution in Ghana’s Western Region, underscoring the deep historical and cultural ties between Asanteman and the coastal regions.
Beyond the ceremonial, the Asantehene is widely respected as a champion of education—both as Chancellor of KNUST and through his foundation’s scholarship schemes that have supported thousands of students. His presence at these milestone anniversaries is therefore seen as a powerful affirmation of the enduring bond between tradition and national development.
Minister seeks blessings
Before he leaves for Accra, the Asantehene, on Monday, granted audience to the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, at the Manhyia Palace.
The Minister was at the Palace to seek the blessings of the King ahead of the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement on Thursday, November 12.
