Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyeman Badu II, has responded to a court injunction preventing his participation in the final funeral rites of the late Berekumhene, Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II.
The Sunyani High Court issued the injunction following concerns raised by Osabarima Kyere Yeboah Darteh II of the Berekum Traditional Council, fearing potential disruptions to peace due to conflicting attendance plans during the burial.
The legal action was reportedly triggered by Dormaahene’s intention to attend the funeral simultaneously with Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, prompting worries about possible clashes.
In a widely circulated video, Dormaahene revealed that he received advice against attending the funeral from the Minister for National Security and the Minister for Chieftaincy.
While expressing both amusement and sadness about the situation, Dormaahene emphasized his lack of disturbance by the incident.
He reiterated his initial intention to honor the late Berekumhene and concluded by asserting his belief that, at some point, he would hold importance for the people of Berekum.
“The Minister for National Security called me; the Minister for Chieftaincy called me and when I listened to what they were saying I was amused and at the same time sad.
“But I am not disturbed by this because I’m the one who was going to honour the Berekumhene … I have nothing to say regarding what has happened. But I would forever remember what has happened.. one day, I would become important to the people of Berekum,” he said in Twi.