You Are Unequalled Because You are My Son; Asantehene to Nkoranzahene
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has made known to Oheneba Kwame Baffoe, Nkoranzahene his pedigree and status among other traditional authorities within the Asante Kingdom.
He noted that as a son of the Asantehene, he is merited above all others having rare access and opportunities with the King.
In simple terms, His Majesty stressed that Nkoranzahene is unequalled.
“You are my son and no one equals you. As has already been said, you come to me at your convenience and use some special jargon no one else can.”
His Majesty said this when the newly enstooled chief whose earlier enstoolment was annulled as illegitimate, appeared at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to take the oath of allegiance before the Asanteman Council on January 13, 2025.
Nkoranza, seized from Akumfi Ameyaw in a battle by Asantehene Opoku Ware, was later entrusted to the descendants of Oheneyere Sarponmaa, the niece of the then Amakomhene.
The male and female stools have since been occupied by the sons and daughters of the Asantehene. As such, male leaders are given the title “Oheneba” and are honoured as sons of Asantehene.
The eldest son of Otumfuo Opoku Ware and Sarponmaa was Baffoe Pim who was the first to ascend the Nkoranza male stool.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
