Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has earned rave reviews on social media for some decisions he has made relative to the death of popular Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Frimpong alias Nana Pooley.
It emerged on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, that Otumfuo has elected to foot the cost of the funeral and other activities around the demise of Pooley, who was murdered during a Ghana Premier League match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC at Nsoatre on February 2, 2025.
Otumfuo has also decided to foot the cost of the education of Nana Pooley’s six children, enrolling them on his educational fund immediately.
Chairman of Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Nana Apinkra, visited the bereaved family to share the news of Otumfuo’s benevolence with them.
“Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Otumfuo, and he instructed me to inform you that he will cover all the children’s educational expenses by adding them to his foundation,” he said.
The announcement has earned Otumfuo plaudits on social media, with Ghanaians, particularly Asante Kotoko fans, hailing him for the kind gesture.
Meanwhile, Kotoko are insisting that until the demands are met, they will not return to the Ghana Premier League and other competitions involving the first team.
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the club insist that the GFA must put measures in place to ensure that the safety of players, officials, and fans are guaranteed at game venues.
See some of the posts below:
📍📍JUST IN📍📍
HRM Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, owner of Asante Kotoko and Chancellor of KNUST, has graciously adopted the children of the late Kotoko Supporter, Pooley.
In a commendable initiative, he has through an educational fund ensured their continued educational growth.🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/xHivde9oZq
— 𝐕𝐎𝐊 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 (@Thevokofficial) February 11, 2025
KOTOKOWURA, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has adopted late Pooley’s children, secures their education through His education fund.
“God Bless The King👑” Nana Pooley says! pic.twitter.com/dZucJ1PpXD
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) February 11, 2025
Great news. A little correction, he’s not a patron of the club, Asante Kotoko belongs to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and any Asantehene that comes after him https://t.co/UujJtdpck2
— Nana Poku Amankwah🇬🇭 (@nanapoku__) February 11, 2025
Nana Apinkrah says Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has assured that the six children of Nana Pooley will be enrolled on the Otumfuo Educational fund to take care of their future
— KELVIN OWUSU ANSAH (@TheKelOwusu) February 11, 2025
Even though it’s a good gesture, I still feel deeply hurt. The man who would have loved to see this rather had to sacrifice his life for this to happen
— Le rebelle du nord (@Che_quami) February 11, 2025
Otumfuo Nana nya nkwa daaa
— Big JUNIOR (@BigJUNI92100315) February 11, 2025
GOD BLESS THE KING 👑
LONG LIVE THE KING!!!— Kane (@AcheawGodwin) February 11, 2025
Agya bi wu a, Agya bi tease ampa… Piaaawww Ohene 🙏🏼❤️
— Santasi ANSU FATI💥 (@Quexi_ben) February 11, 2025
God bless the KING 🤴
— Wasty Appiah (@wasty71) February 11, 2025
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