'There's no wise person from your family' - Watch Otumfuo's fury as he removes his longest-serving chief

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Asanteman Traditional Council meeting held on July 27, 2026, destooled the Paramount Chief of Kenyase No. 2, Odeneho Dadeako Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, who is reported to be the longest-reigning paramount chief in Asanteman, having served for about 89 years.

Before the destoolment, the Asantehene descended heavily on Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, telling him that his refusal to listen had led him into an act that could not be forgiven.

The king listed the paramount chief’s creation of a position in his traditional area, knowing that he did not have the authority to do so, as one of his sins that had cost him his stool.

A viral video of the incident showed the Asantehene castigating the family of his paramount chief, saying that none of them was wise.

“I warned you several times. Now look at the outcome. You created Hyiawohene in your area. What right do you have to do that? You were a courtier at Hyiawohemaa’s house, so how can you create that position? Through your service, Kenyase No. 2 was created, and you were made the chief. The land you occupy belongs to Kenyasehene.

“You introduced her to me as your mother, and I charged you to take care of her. You have ruined your entire family. Not one wise person has come from the family now. I know all your ploys. All along, I counselled you about these ill acts, but violating Asante traditions cannot be spared. Your reign ends now,” the king said.

The King of Asanteman destooled Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio alongside nearly all of his kingmakers, who were found to have violated their oath of office.

He, however, spared the Kontihene and reinstated the destooled Akyeame and other linguists within the traditional council.

Watch a video of the incident below:

Otumfuo destools Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, Kenyasi no. 2 Manhene pic.twitter.com/Ro7sVMxVif

— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) July 27, 2026

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