The Kwahu Traditional Council has destooled the Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II, over allegations of misconduct.
The decision comes amid accusations of financial impropriety during his tenure as Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank’s board.
Specifically, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II was accused of extorting funds from a bank customer, leading to his resignation from the board.
Confirming the destoolment, the Kwahumanhemaa, Nana Adwoa Gyamfuah II, stated that the allegations brought significant reputational harm to the council, necessitating the removal of the chief to preserve the dignity of the Kwahu Traditional Council.
“We have destooled Eugene Kwasi Boadi Asante (Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II). The traditional council frowns on chiefs who do not rule in truth. He has brought reputational damage to Kwahuman. He cannot serve as the Chief of Kwahu again”
When asked who holds the authority to enstool or destool a chief, Nana Adwoa Gyamfuah II provided clarity
“In Akan tradition, if a chief passes on, the Queen Mother enstools a new chief in consultation with Kingmakers. If a Queen Mother passed on too, the Chief together with the Kingmakers enstool a new Queen Mother. That is an Akan Tradition”
The Kwahumanhemaa revealed that the council is working to enstool a new Kwahumanhene. In the interim, the Abetifihene, Nana Asiedu Agyemang III, has assumed the role of acting president of the Kwahu Traditional Council
“The traditional Council met on Wednesday, November 13. All the Chiefs and Queen mothers, twenty in number formed a quorum to take a decision. We all agreed and informed every member of the traditional council of the decision taken. We also performed rites, calling on the gods for us to be able to enstool a new chief who will be of help to Kwahuman”
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