Praso Baapanin Is Not a Royal- Otumfuo Confirms
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially confirmed that the Baapanin of Praso, Nana Kusiwaa Mansah II, is not of royal lineage, ending a dispute between her and the family head, Opanin Kwaku Mensah.
A committee report detailing the dispute was presented to the Kumasi Traditional Council on July 30, 2026.
His Majesty endorsed the report’s findings, which established that Nana Kusiwaa Mansah II falsely claimed royal blood after invoking the Great Oath.
Addressing the Council, Otumfuo revealed that Nana Kusiwaa Mansah II was only considered for the stool after five consecutive royal women abdicated due to sickness.
“The Abusuapanin recommended you to ascend the stool. You knew this,” Otumfuo said, tracing her family tree.
He noted that the issue first surfaced during the era of the late Nkonsonhene, who brought the case forward.
Otumfuo stated he had urged the late Nkonsonhene to abandon the matter, hoping the Baapanin would agree to appoint a genuine family member to the male stool.
“When I heard she had invoked the oath, I was surprised. She shouldn’t have done that,” Otumfuo added.
Despite the confirmation that she is not a royal, Otumfuo decided to temper justice with mercy, sparing her from destoolment in recognition of her diligent service on the stool.
He urged Abuasuapanin Kwaku Mensah to allow her to remain in her position. However, His Majesty decreed that upon her passing, the stool will officially revert to the royal lineage.
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