The Palace of the Paramount Chief of Takoradi, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll, has refuted the false reports about the passing of the Paramount Chief.
In an official statement issued on Monday, October 23, the palace addressed the misinformation circulating on social media, clarifying that Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll is alive.
“To begin with, the Palace would like to state unequivocally that the news is false and should be treated with all the contempt it so deserves” a portion of the statement signed by the Media Aide to the Palace, Emmanuel Ohene-Gyan, read.
Osahene Katakyie Busumakura, who is “hale and hearty”, has confirmed that he has not ordered the closure of any shop or any other business centre as is also being circulated, per the statement.
Osahene Katakyie Busumakura III has served as the chief in Takoradi for the past two decades. In his professional capacity, he is known as Rev. Dr. Fiifi Quayson, born on March 26, 1957, making him 66 years old.
He holds a Doctorate of Ministry from the Faith Evangelical Theological College and Seminary in Accra, a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from the same institution, and a Diploma in Theology from the Errol School of Theology and Biblical Languages, Accra. Additionally, he has pursued studies in Leadership and Management at the Netherlands Christian Chamber of Commerce.
In 2003, Rev. Dr. Fiifi Quayson assumed the role of Chief of Takoradi, taking on the title Osahene Katakyie Busumakura III, following the passing of his uncle, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura II.