Kumasi: The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has removed Nana Amofa Twumasi II, the chief of Mpasaaso No. 2 in the Ahafo Ano South district, from his traditional position due to perjury. The decision, which also affected four elders associated with the traditional stool, was executed at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
According to Ghana News Agency, the four elders were found complicit in the actions of the de-stooled chief. The controversy stems from a chieftaincy dispute between the Ekuona Clan and the Aduana Clan of the Akrodie Stool, which dates back to 2024. During this dispute, the Mpasaasohene testified under oath in favor of the Aduana clan. However, it was later revealed that his testimony was influenced by inducements.
The Kumasi Traditional Council Meeting at the Manhyia Palace brought to light additional accusations against Nana Twumasi, including charges by the de-stooled queen and other community members. These accusations highlighted his lack of royal lineage and alleged mismanagement of the stool's assets. The former queen, reinstated to her position, accused him of failing to implement development projects, neglecting to maintain an official palace, and mishandling funds.
Community members, such as One Frema and Kwame Tawiah, raised concerns about the chief's neglect of the black stool and accused him of relocating it under the guise of palace renovations. Despite the pleas for clemency by the five stool elders, the Kumasi traditional council divisions unanimously supported his destoolment due to the severity of his actions.
In delivering the verdict, Otumfuo Osei Tutu emphasized the importance of truthfulness in chieftaincy, recounting how Nana Twumasi accepted a car, money, and home renovations in exchange for his false testimony. The Asantehene reinstated the queen and instructed her to follow traditional procedures to select a successor for the vacant stool.