Kwahumanhene Has Not Been Destooled – Traditional Council Clarifies

The Office of the Omanhene of the Kwahu Traditional Area has vehemently denied circulating claims that the Paramount Chief, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, has been destooled. The council’s response follows a viral video on social media falsely depicting a destoolment ceremony.

In an official statement signed by Nana JK Boadi of the Kwahu Traditional Council, the council clarified that the video is misleading and that such claims not only misrepresent the facts but also violate both the legal and customary practices of Kwahu.

The Kwahu Traditional Council expressed alarm over the video’s circulation, particularly pointing to the involvement of political actors in spreading the misinformation. The council condemned the dissemination as an attack on Kwahu’s rich cultural heritage and traditions.

The statement emphasized that no formal charges have ever been brought against Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II that would justify a destoolment procedure. Moreover, it highlighted that he has not been implicated in any misconduct in his role as Chairman of the Board of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB).

The council raised concerns about the Bank of Ghana’s recent request for the chief’s resignation from his position at the ADB. This directive, which followed allegations of abuse of office and extortion amounting to GH¢2 million, was issued without giving Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II an opportunity to address the accusations, leading the council to question the fairness of the process.

In light of these developments, the statement clarified that Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II has voluntarily stepped aside temporarily to allow for a proper resolution. The council expressed dismay over the video falsely suggesting his destoolment, particularly in the absence of any conclusive findings against him.

“We urge the good people of Kwahu and subjects of the Esono Gyimah Mampong Agyei Stool to remain calm and steadfast in support of the Paramountcy,” the statement read. It further called for patience and unity among Kwahu’s people, cautioning against attempts to tarnish the chief’s reputation without due process.

The controversy surrounding Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II arose after a businessman petitioned President Nana Akufo-Addo, accusing the Kwahuhene of abusing his office at the ADB and extorting GH¢2 million. The Bank of Ghana, in a letter dated October 10, 2024, directed the chief to resign from his position as a Director of the ADB, citing reputational damage to the bank.

The Kwahu Traditional Council, however, remains firm in its support of Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, assuring that his leadership remains intact and that his temporary absence will not affect the stability of the Kwahu Paramountcy.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com