Nananom Must Serve Me with Honesty, Not Fear- Otumfuo

The occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged traditional rulers in Asanteman to serve him with honesty and loyalty instead of fear or intimidation.

Speaking to the Asante community in Toronto on June 20, 2026, His Majesty stated that he does not seek to intimidate chiefs or govern by fear.

The King stressed that collective wisdom is key to his reign while acknowledging the human capacity to err.

“All traditional rulers are behind me with truth and loyalty. We are all human, and we err at some point,” Otumfuo stated, noting that he had thus opened his doors for candid suggestions.

“I have instructed them not to serve me out of fear and intimidation, but to serve me with honesty and keep me informed of everything that is going wrong,” he said.

The King highlighted the consultative tradition of the Asante Kingdom and the advisory role of chiefs, noting that no single person holds all wisdom.

“I don’t have all the wisdom; else, I would have been the only one by the Golden Stool. Nananom are there to advise me,” Otumfuo emphasised.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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