Otumfuo destools Wirempehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Wirempehene Nana Opia Mensah II for defiling the worshipped Asante Holy Promise (Ntamkɛseɛ).

The 90-year-old who has ruled for a very long time was censured for dismissing and slighting the consecrated practice.

The boss was additionally deprived of his title because of his endeavors to twist verifiable bits of insight for individual increase, abusing both legal and customary regulations.

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Otumfuo declared the choice on Monday, September 2, 2024, during a gathering of the Kumasi Customary Committee at the Manhyia Castle.

“Nana Opia, you intentionally and underhandedly conjured the Incomparable Pledge, regardless of being completely mindful that the stool didn’t legitimately have a place with you. You intentionally tested its proprietorship, endeavoring to take advantage of your long rule to cover your wrongness.

“Be that as it may, by abusing the Incomparable Pledge for individual addition, you have relinquished your case to the stool. Your activities have left you no decision except for to give up the lofty position,” Otumfuo announced.

In a representative motion, the boss’ conventional shoes were speedily taken out, denoting his destoolment by custom.

The activity follows a complete report introduced to the Committee on August 15, 2024, which uncovered that the Aduana Family, to which Nana Opia Mensah II has a place, isn’t the genuine regal house, but instead the Oyoko Faction holds the legitimate case to the high position.