Asante Mampong Kingmakers Smoke Peace Pipe With Queen
The kingmakers of Asante Mampong Traditional Council have confirmed their peaceful coexistence with the Queen, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, following their appearance before the Asanteman Council earlier this week.
They confirmed this to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, during a visit to the Manhyia Palace on December 18, 2025.
“All the issues have been resolved,” Kyidomhene reported.
They also officially introduced Leslie Osei Bonsu, a senior software architect and geospatial systems strategist, as the next occupant of the Amaniampong Silver Stool.
It was explained that the nominee had undergone the needed traditional processes and was due for introduction to the Asantehene.
While presenting him, they presented traditional schnapps to the King in accordance with customs.
Enstoolment
Otumfuo charged the kingmakers to find a suitable date to enstool the nominee and take him through traditional and customary education.
“He will swear allegiance to you, and you will also swear allegiance to him.”
His Majesty was quick to add that the enstoolment rites would not automatically give the nominee authority over the traditional area.
“The enstoolment doesn’t give you power to rule until you have sworn allegiance to me.”
Objection Petition
Otumfuo announced receiving an objection petition from Botaasehene and directed that the petitioner be informed of the status of the succession process.
“He wrote to tell me he had been sidelined from the enstoolment process. Tell him the case has come before me and has been resolved. Make him know the status of the case.”
Absence of Akwamuhene
After noticing the absence of the Akwamuhene among the delegation, His Majesty was informed he was sick and receiving medical attention abroad.
Otumfuo conveyed a message to him, directing him to make himself available during the swearing of the oath of allegiance of the nominee.
The Asantehene warned that failure to make himself available would mean he had abdicated his position.
Dispute
The leaders appeared before the King and Asanteman Council on December 15, 2025, over a dispute regarding the next successor.
The issue was resolved by the King, making way for the stalled process to carry on.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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