Rites for coronation of Asantehene begins

The rites leading to the coronation of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as Asantehene have started in earnest at Pampaso, one of the ancient traditional wards within the Metropolis of Kumasi. At 10:30 hours, the Asantehene was driven to Asomfo Street, about one kilometre from Pampaso, where the ceremonial rites were to take place.
He was then carried in a palanquin to Pampaso, amidst drumming and singing of praises.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu acknowledged the cheers by meticulous waving of the right hand. People thronged the area and lined the streets; some stood at balconies to applaud and catch a glimpse of their new King. The King, in a beautiful cloth called "adinkra fufuo" (white cloth with traditional motif), followed by the royal guards reached Pampaso and entered the Stool House at 10:50 hours. The crowd stood outside as part of the enstoolment rites was performed inside the House.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu came out of the House some few minutes to 12 noon after the traditional rites had been performed. He came back walking, and in the same cloth, to cheers and admiration of the motley crowd.
From Pampaso, the Asantehene left for the Kumasi Sports Stadium for the final part of the coronation.
Pampaso has since the installation of King Opoku Ware in 1732 been the site for very important and special rites, which needed to be performed for and by an Asantehene-elect towards the completion of his installation.