Boamanghene Swears Allegiance to Otumfuo
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has permitted the swearing of Oath by the chief of Boamang in the Affigya Kwabre North of the Ashanti Region, Oheneba Adu-Brade II in accordance with customs and traditions of Asante.
He took the oath after drinking from the rich experience of the various Divisions of the Kumasi Traditional Council in the form of counsel during a meeting at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, September 30, 2024.
He was exhorted to honour the Great Oath and submit to the Manhyia Palace where he will gain the knowledge to rule his people.
Oheneba was also counselled to prioritise the development of Boamang to leave a legacy to his name.
“Make it a point to respect all traditional authorities in your realm and make it a point to come here (Manhyia) to serve and learn in the process.”
“Put the past behind you. Don’t try to bully those who opposed your election with your position. Draw everyone together and reign with them so peace takes its place.”
“At your age, all that you have to think of is writing your name with golden ink and leaving a legacy behind for yourself. Leverage your new position to do that.”
Legitimacy
The Asantehene reaffirmed Oheneba’s legitimacy to stool with historical precedents and urged the entire town to bring themselves to accept and live by.
According to the Asantehene, when the stool at a point suffered vacancy with no one to occupy, it was bestowed to his wife and that has not changed.
He explained, “The stool is not for you {Boamang}. It is for my wife. {Asantehene} Osei Kwadwo gave that stool to his wife. It was designated for her descendants to occupy. The whole of Boamang must get that. Topa didn’t come along with a wife {when he migrated to Asanteman}.”
Charge
Otumfuo further charged Boamang Gyaasehene to assist the new chief with the affairs of the stool and accompanying rites.
“He has been living abroad for some time and thereby needs direction and education about how things are traditionally done. Gyaasehene I leave that to you.”
Oath
Oheneba Adu-Brade in his oath committed himself to the services of the Asantehene and exuding an honourable leadership over the town.
“Except in sickness, I will avail myself to the service of Otumfuo. I will continue the good works of my predecessors,” he vowed clutching the sword.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
