The Adansihene, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has destooled two sub-chiefs at Mampamhwe in the Adansi Traditional Area, following a prolonged chieftaincy dispute that threatened peace and development in the community.
The development was announced after the Asona Family of Asaasi/Mampamhwe held a press conference at Mampamhwe in the Obuasi East Municipality of the Ashanti Region, welcoming the decision and outlining plans to install a new leader to restore calm and progress.
In an interview with Adom News’ Isaac K. Normanyo, Opanin Yaw Frimpong Boamah, Acting Asona Abusuapanin of Asaasi/Mampamhwe, explained that the conflict stemmed from a disagreement between two royals, Nana Owusu Jakari and his grandson Owusu Sekyere, over who was the rightful heir to the Mampamhwe stool.
He said the Adansihene intervened to prevent further tension by declaring the stool vacant, directing the royal family to present new candidates within two weeks for selection and enstoolment of a new chief to promote unity and development in the area.
Some residents and family members expressed relief at the decision, noting that the leadership wrangling had stalled major development projects in the community.
They believe the Adansihene’s directive marks a turning point that will restore peace and allow progress to resume.
Source: Isaac K. Nomenyo
