Otumfuo Halts Nomination of Kwamang Chief After Kingmakers’ Objection

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has suspended processes to select a candidate for the vacant Kwamang stool.

The Kwamang stool litigation was one of the cases that featured on the agenda of the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia Palace on July 10, 2025.

A longstanding litigation over the number of royal households that are entitled to the stool was resolved, making way for the nomination of a candidate.

The elderly women heading the four households made a decision- two opting for Kwadwo Boateng and the remaining two opting respectively for Anim Boateng and Karikari.

While finalizing the nomination of Kwadwo Boateng as a candidate for the vacant Kwamang stool, an objection was raised by the kingmakers after the Asantehene called them in for their take on the nominee.

From their demeanour, His Majesty discerned that they needed a private audience to be able to divulge their reasons.

Otumfuo, therefore, directed the Paramount Chief of Kumawu Traditional Area, Barima Tweneboah Kodua, to hear them out and later report to him.

The Asantehene also urged Kumawuhene to provide them with the requisite security against violence and intimidation.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/