The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a stern warning to government appointees regarding the misuse of political power to interfere in chieftaincy affairs.
Addressing a meeting of the Asanteman Council on Monday, April 20, 2026, the traditional ruler reminded officials that the authority they hold in office is strictly temporary.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II lamented what he described as a growing trend of political meddling in traditional disputes, specifically citing ongoing tensions in Sampa and surrounding areas.
He addressed these officials directly, stating, “Your government is in power, so you think you can do whatever you please. Know that power is transient. Of course, you can go ahead and use that power for whatever you want now.”
The King noted a troubling disregard for judicial decisions in communities such as Sampa, Nkyeraa, Amantim, and parts of Asante Akyem, where rival claimants continue to challenge established authority despite legal clarity.
Highlighting specific instances of defiance, he remarked, “There is a court ruling in favour of Amantimhene, yet someone is exerting his authority as chief, resisting the legitimate chief. The same is taking place in Nkyeraa, which has been adopted as a Divisional Council in the House of Chiefs.”
Continuing his critique of the situation in Sampa, Otumfuo Osei Tutu added, “Despite court rulings, an Ivorian is in Sampa carrying himself out as a royal and chief. Sampahene Gyafla will not die. The town belongs to him, and he will assume his rightful authority.”
The Asantehene further expressed dissatisfaction with the Paramount Chiefs within the Asante Kingdom, accusing them of passivity in the face of these developments. He questioned their silence and perceived hesitation to intervene, asking, “Why are our men sitting aloof for two people in Bono to misbehave? You are all waiting for Otumfuo to act. We are all silent. You want to protect your names.”
Invoking the legacy of Asante resistance and the bravery of figures such as Tweneboa Koduah and Yaa Asantewaa, he urged modern traditional leaders to defend the integrity of the kingdom with similar resolve.
He ended with a sharp rebuke of the current inaction, saying, “Now we have all turned into women,” while vowing to resist any attempts to prevent traditional authorities in Bono and Bono East from paying their customary homage to the Golden Stool.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
