Lawyer Enstooled as Asantehene’s Traditional Mother (Oheneni)
A legal practitioner has been appointed and enstooled as Oheneni, Asantehene’s traditional mother.
She succeeds Oheneni Amponsa, who passed away some time ago.
Oheneni Akyaamaa III was selected and enstooled by Nana Gyamfi Kumanin II, Pampasohene.
In accordance with tradition, she was introduced to the occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Yaa Akyaa II, on August 4, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace, where she was approved.
The introduction marked the most important part of the process, ultimately finalising it.
Her delegation was led by Oheneyere Akosua Serwaa Oheneafrewo, Ayigyahemaa, with concurrent responsibility as Hiahene.
Other members of the delegation were Nana Gyamfi Kumanin II, Pampasohene; Nana Wadie Assim, Wadie Adwumakasehene; Nana Ahenkro Sei Poku IV, Ahenkrohene; and Nana Kwatemaa Nyiano Ababio, Wadie Adwumakasehemaa.
Role of Oheneni
The traditional title of Oheneni traces its origins to the reign of Otumfuo Opoku Ware I, the second occupant of the Golden Stool.
According to history, after the birth of Opoku Ware, who would later become the Asantehene, the infant was entrusted to Ama Wanni (Oheneni Akyaamaa I), who raised and nurtured him into adulthood.
In recognition of her fosterage, she was revered as the mother of the Asantehene, laying the foundation for the esteemed institution of Oheneni.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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