The Chief of Asamankese, Osabarima Adu Darko III, is calling on residents, particularly the locals of Asamankese, to stay calm and composed amidst the ongoing debate following the promotion of the Anum-Asamankese chief by the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.
A statement issued by Nana Oppong Adease II, Gyaasehene of the region, on behalf of the Asamankesehene, clarified that the promotion of the Asamankese-Anum Chief from Barima to Osabarima does not alter the traditional, customary, or legal boundaries of the stool land.
“We have taken note of the decision by His Majesty regarding the elevation of the Asamankese-Anum stool, and the subsequent tension and disquiet it has generated in the Asamankese Township and villages”.
“This elevation does not affect the stool lands boundaries as established by traditions customs and law in anyway, neither does the elevation convey nor cede any portion of the Asamankese stool lands to anybody as being speculated in certain quarters of Asamankese. Asamankese remains one unitary town fully committed to the development agenda of Osagyefo His Majesty,” parts of the statement read.
Reports suggest growing tension and a strained calm in Asamankese, Eastern Region, following the recent promotion of the Asamankese-Anum Chief by the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.
The elevation of Barima Essah Kwesi Mensah, a chief from the settler community, to the rank of Osabarima—on par with the Asamankese Chief, Osabarima Adu Darko III—has triggered controversy and unease within the local community.
Residents perceive this action as a challenge to the authority of the Asamankese Chief.
They criticize the Okyenhene for making a unilateral decision driven by personal motives, potentially leading to long-term conflict and unrest among the locals.
The community members are urging Nananom to take proactive steps to address the issue, warning that passivity could lead to severe historical judgment.
Find full statement below: