Krontihene Abo-Dade III has not been destooled – Asuom royal family

The Mmerewasan royal family of Akyem Asuom in the Eastern Region has refuted claims that Nana Boadi Amponim Abo-Dade III has been destooled as Krontihene of Asuom.

The royal family, therefore, urged the people of Asuom and the general public to disregard such information, stressing that Nana Boadi Amponim Abo-Dade remains the legitimate Krontihene in the community.

Nana Abo-Dade (known in private life as Kwasi Raingold) is alleged to have been destooled by the Chief of Asuom, Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng II, after expressing disappointment in former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's administration shortly after the 2024 general elections.

In a scathing attack, he openly condemned former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's administration while expressing unwavering support for the then President-elect, John Dramani Mahama.

In December 2025, the traditional leader allegedly criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopefuls, describing all five as "sankwas" (unfit for the role), suggesting none had the necessary qualities to lead Ghana as president.

He argued that the NPP has seen a decline in leadership quality compared to the party's past leadership.

Opanyin Kofi Agyapong, head of the Asuom Asona Mmerewasan family, has debunked the alleged destoolment, urging the public to treat such pronouncements with caution.

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At a family gathering in Asuom on Saturday, January 3, 2026, he challenged the purported traditional ritual performed for the destoolment of the Asuom Krontihene.

“We only heard on the radio that Nana Boadi Amponim Abo-Dade, Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has been destooled. I put it on record that no one has performed any ritual to destool Abo-Dade as Krontihene, and he remains the legitimate Krontihene of Asuom,” he reiterated.

Opanyin Agyapong explained that Nana Boadi Amponim Abo-Dade can only be destooled by the Mmerewasan royal family and that no one, not even the Chief of Asuom, Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng, could do that.

Opanyin Kofi Amoako (Alhaji), head of the Mmerewasan royal family, affirmed the position taken by Opanyin Agyapong and the entire family.

He questioned the legitimacy of Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng and his capacity to pronounce the Krontihene stool vacant.

Opanyin Amoako was resolute in his determination to restore peace in the area and appealed to the youth to remain calm and allow the law to take its course.

The youth attributed the lack of development in the area to persistent and unresolved chieftaincy issues and appealed to Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Overlord of the Akyem Abuakwa traditional area, to intervene to ensure lasting peace in Akyem Asuom.

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