You Are In the Hands of Sikadwa If You Pretend to Love Me- Otumfuo
The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has committed those who pretend to love him into the hands of the Golden Stool (Sikadwa).
His Majesty recognises that his love for all traditional leaders under his realm is not reciprocated in most instances.
“Many of you smile with me, pretending to love me but have ill intent towards me. Sikadwa will deal with whoever feigns his love for me. I have a pure intent towards all of you,” Otumfuo said at an Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025.
His Majesty in his speech announced plans to hold an indoor meeting with Nananom to address some of these developments.
Among the issues, include the loud silence and apparent distancing by Nananom in the cases of Sampa and Offinso stools.
“We all sat here and delivered verdicts on both cases but when issues arose afterwards none of you came out to defend. Your attitude sounds like, ‘Do it alone’ And I will definitely do it. Some of you secretly spill falsehood about me outside.”
“I was appointed to ascend Sikadwa and they attached wisdom and power to reign and so I will use them to deal with all these issues and rule.”
Otumfuo further encouraged the traditional authorities within his realm to pursue the interest of Asanteman with a pure heart as he leads.
“You saw Asanteman before my reign and you have seen how it is now.”
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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