On Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, the newly installed paramount chief of the Offinso Traditional Area (Offinsomanhene), took an oath of allegiance to Sikadwa (the Golden Stool), Asantehene, and Asanteman Council.
The act of swearing allegiance to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by Offinsomanhene signifies the authority that the Asantehene holds over him and the Offinso Traditional Area.
The event was attended by other prominent paramount chiefs of Asanteman, including Sampamanhene Nana Samgba Gyafla II, Seikwamanhene Nana Kwaku Dwumah Ankoana II Fiaprahene, Tuabodommanhene Nana Agyei Kooko Beyeeman, Berekummanhemaa Nana Akosua Ameyaahene, and Goasomanhene Nana Akwasi Bosomprah.
Before the swearing of the oath to Otumfuo, Nana Dwamena Akenten II was carried in a palanquin through the main streets of Manhyia.
The filling of the Offinso Stool had been a significant topic in the media after the Asantehene rejected Offinsohemaa Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko’s choice of Dr. K. K. Sarpong, the former chief executive of the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC), as the successor.
After months of discussions, the traditional leaders nominated Nana Amoako Poku, a 68-year-old royal of the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family, as the Offinsomanhene, a decision accepted by the Asantehene after Offinsohemaa’s refusal.
The removal of Offinsohemaa herself has been implemented by the Asantehene.
