On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, the newly installed paramount chief of the Offinso Traditional Area, pledged allegiance to Sikadwa (the Golden Stool), Asantehene, and Asanteman Council.
The ceremony, held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, symbolizes the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over the Offinsomanhene and the Offinso Traditional Area.
Top paramount chiefs of Asanteman, including Sampamanhene, Nana Yaw Sammor-Duah II; Seikwamanhene, Nana Kwaku Dwumah Ankoana II Fiaprahene; Tuabodommanhene, Nana Agyei Kooko Beyeeman; Berekummanhemaa, Nana Akosua Ameyaahene; and Goasomanhene, Nana Akwasi Bosomprah, were present at the event.
Before swearing the oath to Otumfuo, Nana Dwamena Akenten II was carried in a palanquin through the principal streets of Manhyia, as reported by The Asante Nation on X.
The process of filling the Offinso Stool gained significant attention after Otumfuo turned down a candidate proposed by Offinsohemaa Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko.
Following months of deliberation, Nana Amoako Poku, a 68-year-old royal from the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family, was nominated and accepted by Otumfuo, leading to the removal of Offinsohemaa.
See the photos taken from Manyhia Palace when the newly appointed Offinsomanhene went to take the Asantehene’s oath of allegiance:
