The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has lauded the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for placing peacebuilding at the heart of his reign. “His peace initiative is well documented, and as a Commonwealth, we associate with the initiative,” she stated.
Her remarks came during a brief ceremony at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on Thursday, October 23, 2025, where she received the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin. She praised the Asantehene’s enduring contributions to Asanteman and Ghana, describing them as exemplary.
In her address, the Secretary-General highlighted that all 56 member states of the Commonwealth operate under a shared charter that upholds democracy, good governance, human rights, and the rule of law. “Otumfuo is on the right path, and we wholeheartedly associate ourselves with what he is doing. We gratefully accept this gift of the gold coin,” she added.
The commemorative coin was presented by a delegation comprising Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group; Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, Executive Chairman of E.ON 3 Group; Kwami Sefa Kayi, broadcast journalist and media consultant to E.ON 3 Group; and Daniel Weitmann, founder of Golden Suisse.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr. Dadey said, “We have come here on behalf of Otumfuo to present one of the commemorative gold coins to you and also to invite you to next year’s peace concert event.”
The 24-karat gold coin is a symbol of peace and a tribute to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s enduring legacy. It represents a lifelong initiative that not only honors the 16th Asantehene but also serves as a cultural emblem, promoting Ghana’s heritage on the global stage.
