The Kwahu Traditional Council has debunked claims of a dual paramountcy within the Kwahu Kingdom in the Eastern Region.
The Council stated that there is only one legitimate Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, who was duly enstooled after his predecessor was destooled for misconduct.
“Claims of dual paramountcy are false and baseless. Kwahu remains committed to peace, unity, and progress and firmly opposes any attempts to incite violence or division within the kingdom,” the Council said in a press release.
The Council called on all Kwahu citizens, both at home and abroad, to rally behind Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III and support his vision for development and prosperity to usher in a new era of peace, unity, and growth for the Kwahu Kingdom.
“May Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III reign and live long, and may Kwahu continue to thrive in integrity and harmony,” stated the press release signed by Akyeamehene of Kwahu Traditional Area, Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV.
Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV recounted that Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s destoolment on October 19, 2024, followed a petition submitted to the Presidency by businessman Collins Darkwah Aboagye on September 12, 2024, citing fraud and corrupt practices.
The petitioner requested that then-President Akufo-Addo intervene and help recover a GHS2,406,000 loan, along with accrued interest, from Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, who was the Board Chair of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB).
Mr. Aboagye was compelled to loan Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II this amount in honor of his influential role in helping the former secure a GHS12 million loan from the bank.
The Office of the President subsequently issued a directive on October 4, 2024, requiring Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II to respond within seven days, which was followed by another directive from the Bank of Ghana on October 10, 2024.
Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV stated that the directive ordered Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II to resign from his position as Board Chairman of ADB Bank and “hand over immediately,” as his actions had caused “irreparable damage to the image of the Bank.”
He further indicated that the allegations of corruption and misconduct represented a severe breach of the Kwahu Paramountcy stool’s sacred oath, which upholds the integrity and reputation of Kwahu, stating that “he [Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II] has soiled our cloth with red oil that he has eaten!”
He explained that the youth and people of Kwahu, upon learning of the unfortunate incident, demanded the destoolment of Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, as he had brought disgrace to the Kwahu Kingdom.
Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV added that the traditional authorities of Kwahu arrived at a consensus to follow the wishes of the aggrieved youth and people of the area.
“Kwahu, known for its reputation as a hub of businessmen and women of integrity, could not tolerate such behavior. The Kingmakers of Kwahu responded by performing all customary rites on October 19, 2024, to officially destool him as Omanhene,” he said.
“The decision was affirmed during a meeting of the Kwahu Traditional Council on November 13, 2024, where all chiefs present signed the resolution. This action was widely publicized in major newspapers and online portals,” he added.
Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV explained that the chiefs, elders, and kingmakers selected a worthy successor from the royals to occupy the throne after careful deliberation.
“On January 25, 2025, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III was installed as the new Omanhene of Kwahu. The installation ceremony was conducted peacefully, with all chiefs swearing allegiance to the new Omanhene.”
He noted that the Adontenghene, who served as the acting Omanhene, handed over the “Akofena,” the symbolic power of the Kwahu Kingdom, to Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, legitimizing his position as the Paramount Chief of Kwahu.
He affirmed that the installation process of the new Omanhene was conducted without conflict or contention.
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