Asantehene rejects inclusion of queen mothers in House of Chiefs sittings

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Sul 1 month ago

A VERY WISE DECISION OTUMFUO.... MY LOVE FOR YOU STRENGTHEN EACH AND ANYTIME YOU TALK

A VERY WISE DECISION OTUMFUO.... MY LOVE FOR YOU STRENGTHEN EACH AND ANYTIME YOU TALK
Dr Mumbi Seraki 1 month ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine......for instance 15 paracetamol at once. Or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine......for instance 15 paracetamol at once. Or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
DotCom 1 month ago

Traditions are a gateway to our past so sometimes it is important to keep some of them the way they are. It would be good if chiefs and all custodians of our traditions explain the value of keeping those customs and tradition ...
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Traditions are a gateway to our past so sometimes it is important to keep some of them the way they are. It would be good if chiefs and all custodians of our traditions explain the value of keeping those customs and traditions so that people understand the need to keep them. If they don't mean much and are not relevant to today's experiences, then we need to ignore them and move on with time.
Nzema K 1 month ago

An old primitive king. It implies that a woman will never be made a chief or king in Ashanti. What have they done wrong

An old primitive king. It implies that a woman will never be made a chief or king in Ashanti. What have they done wrong
Jr 1 month ago

Foolish boy! Yes, no woman will be King of Asante, because that's not our culture. Fools like you in the name of so-called civilization have lost touch with what defines you, and you're now on an envy spree, wishing all other ...
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Foolish boy! Yes, no woman will be King of Asante, because that's not our culture. Fools like you in the name of so-called civilization have lost touch with what defines you, and you're now on an envy spree, wishing all others to be like you.
Baba Siaka Stevens 1 month ago

Ashantis should not allow this hungry and selfish politicians to invade their culture and customs, Asantehene is not a member of National House of Chiefs therefore he is not obliged to kotow to your 1992 chieftaincy laws, wh ...
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Ashantis should not allow this hungry and selfish politicians to invade their culture and customs, Asantehene is not a member of National House of Chiefs therefore he is not obliged to kotow to your 1992 chieftaincy laws, when Ashantis were building their enviable Kingdom and marketing their culture to the global communities some were selling their lands and throwing away their language and culture, some were also fighting among themselves instead of coming together to unite for their wellbeing, away with that bogus chieftaincy laws from Ashantis
Yaok 1 month ago

But at the same time,he should tone down his language.

But at the same time,he should tone down his language.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

What does that mean..how do.you tone down NO? Lol.oh.chale.infact in this life if.someone hates you..you can buy that Hater even a Maserati still.they will hate you

What does that mean..how do.you tone down NO? Lol.oh.chale.infact in this life if.someone hates you..you can buy that Hater even a Maserati still.they will hate you
NIMA BOY 1 month ago

Who hate the Chief?

Who hate the Chief?
be wise 1 month ago

what makes him an old primitive king. Don't be stupid next time. Will Nzemas accept a woman to be a chief in their area? some of think like idiots.

what makes him an old primitive king. Don't be stupid next time. Will Nzemas accept a woman to be a chief in their area? some of think like idiots.

ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

Yes its possible. Other akans tribes have women as their Queens..but you will never see a man anointing or choosing a chief or king in any Akan household because the Akans.have matrilineal traditions

Yes its possible. Other akans tribes have women as their Queens..but you will never see a man anointing or choosing a chief or king in any Akan household because the Akans.have matrilineal traditions
be wise 1 month ago

what didn't you understand by my question? I didn't say I don't that in Akan there are Queens, I asked a specific question, will Nzemaman accept a woman a king? is different from will Nzemaman accept a woman as a queen (becau ...
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what didn't you understand by my question? I didn't say I don't that in Akan there are Queens, I asked a specific question, will Nzemaman accept a woman a king? is different from will Nzemaman accept a woman as a queen (because obviously Akans have queens)... What the Houses of Chief are doing is destroying the existing cultural practices and assuming that all cultural practices must be the same... In which case Santehene is right to ensure the right thing is done. Even in Nzema will not allow the akan concept to be contravened how much more will asante allow that? so I chose to use nzema because the person who insulted otumfuo is called "Nzema K" whom we all expect to be smart and wise in support of what Otumfuo said but instead chose to insult him...
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

Have you seen a king father impose a king for any Akan royal crown before? It may be possible for an Ashanti Queen but it will never be possible for a king Father to anoint or choose a king. There are so many Queens assuming ...
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Have you seen a king father impose a king for any Akan royal crown before? It may be possible for an Ashanti Queen but it will never be possible for a king Father to anoint or choose a king. There are so many Queens assuming royal crowns within the Asante kingdom as well as other Akan kingdoms throughout the.country..so you kraa before you wrote this didnt you stop and think?
Jr 1 month ago

This is wrong. The 1992 constitution of Ghana prumolgate equality and inclusivity. The house of chiefs make decisions that affect both queen mothers and chiefs, hence the former must be included in that regard.

This is wrong. The 1992 constitution of Ghana prumolgate equality and inclusivity. The house of chiefs make decisions that affect both queen mothers and chiefs, hence the former must be included in that regard.
Demetrius 1 month ago

@Jr....
Where from the house of chiefs concept? Traditional chieftancy exist before the constitution and differs from area to area. Did you read between the lines of Asantehene's submissions? If the constitution is binding t ...
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@Jr....
Where from the house of chiefs concept? Traditional chieftancy exist before the constitution and differs from area to area. Did you read between the lines of Asantehene's submissions? If the constitution is binding the rules the Asantehene will not.
Nii 1 month ago

@Jnr… Queen mothers are already included in decision making in the Asante culture. Pay attention to what he said. They, including Otumfuor were selected by women. Women offer valuable advice in selection of chiefs and othe ...
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@Jnr… Queen mothers are already included in decision making in the Asante culture. Pay attention to what he said. They, including Otumfuor were selected by women. Women offer valuable advice in selection of chiefs and other matters. Queen mothers anre highly respected in Asante culture. I’m not an Asante but the man made himself clear. According to the culture, they do so behind the scenes, whilst men represent the stool in public. Unless you want to counter his point by saying that the queen mothers’ decisions are not taken, what then do the queen mothers want in public seating of men?
Nanaba1 1 month ago

Let your sister pay bridge price of her husband.

Let your sister pay bridge price of her husband.
Nsia 1 month ago

In the grand scheme of things,who voted or elected Asantehene in Ghana? Our Asante custom is exactly the same as that of other Akan tribes/ states.There is no difference. Akan customs and culture existed in Adanse, Denkyira ...
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In the grand scheme of things,who voted or elected Asantehene in Ghana? Our Asante custom is exactly the same as that of other Akan tribes/ states.There is no difference. Akan customs and culture existed in Adanse, Denkyira, Brong, Ahafo , Juaben, Sefwi, Fante etc long before the creation of "Asante" in 1700. In fact, the Akwamus stsrted calling their Kings "Otumfuo " as far back as 1600s when Asante did not even ecxist as an entity , until it was plagiarised by Agyemang Prempeh 11 in 1935. Before that, none of our various Asantehene's bore the title "Otumfuo". The Akwamus had it first, and, that is an indisputable fact which can be proven.
The various tribes such as Adanse, Mampong, Juaben etc that came together to form "Asante" in the 1700s can willingly tell Asantehene that , they longer want to be part of that union. Today, Ghana is an entity. The purpose under which "Asante" was created in the early 1700s no longer exist. Who are they fighting now, Denkyira or what?Asantehene cannot form his own army, police,inland revenue or customs office within the Republic of Ghana. The govt should make that absolutely clear to him. Also, various tribes such as Adanse, Juaben etc should tell him that if he persist in usurping power from them, they will quit. After all, there is bugger- all he can do if that happens. Frankly, various govts in Ghana have been pampering Kwaku Dua for far too long. They should use the law to clip his wings. After all , he is a citizen of Ghana just like everybody else.And, the constitution of Ghana is above him. Every triibe or state existed long before modern Ghana came about in 1957. .And, we are all legally obliged to obey the constitution of the Republic of Ghana. Cheers!
Kweku 1 month ago

Great responds

Great responds
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

Massa, we don't want coed basketball here. We don't want women on the soccer pitch with us

Massa, we don't want coed basketball here. We don't want women on the soccer pitch with us

Ghanaba 1 month ago

@Nsoa. Top notch submission. Ghana constitution reigns supreme. Our politicians must be bold to call a spade a spade. We ars one as a country called Ghana

@Nsoa. Top notch submission. Ghana constitution reigns supreme. Our politicians must be bold to call a spade a spade. We ars one as a country called Ghana
Jr 1 month ago

And the constitution is what defines our various customs and traditions, as tribes right? You're so hollow.

And the constitution is what defines our various customs and traditions, as tribes right? You're so hollow.
Gaskia 1 month ago

@Nsia, after all the "book" you wrote, I haven't read anything that addresses the Asantehene's objection to queenmothers' inclusion in the House of Chiefs.

@Nsia, after all the "book" you wrote, I haven't read anything that addresses the Asantehene's objection to queenmothers' inclusion in the House of Chiefs.
Nsia 1 month ago

@Gaskia, if the govt of the Republic of Ghana decides to do that, there is bugger-all Kwaku Dua can do . I hope you get the import.Cheers!

@Gaskia, if the govt of the Republic of Ghana decides to do that, there is bugger-all Kwaku Dua can do . I hope you get the import.Cheers!
Gaskia 1 month ago

Boss, I'm not an Ashanti, but I believe Ashanti queens respect tradition and the Asantehene, so they'll stay away from the House of CHIEFS' meetings, and there's "bugger all" the government can do. Hahahaha. Have a blessed we ...
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Boss, I'm not an Ashanti, but I believe Ashanti queens respect tradition and the Asantehene, so they'll stay away from the House of CHIEFS' meetings, and there's "bugger all" the government can do. Hahahaha. Have a blessed weekend, sir.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

That's wrong..how will.you like it if the chiefs all over gh decide to flout the laws and what parliament stands for?.parliament has its place and the house of chiefs has its place but to want parliament to supercede the acti ...
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That's wrong..how will.you like it if the chiefs all over gh decide to flout the laws and what parliament stands for?.parliament has its place and the house of chiefs has its place but to want parliament to supercede the activities and traditions adverse by the house of chiefs is simply comatose..which came.first house of chiefs or.parliament?. The house of.chiefs should be influencing parliament if anything..you nsia, you are represented by your hometown chief within the house of chiefs so you think you rep, your hometown chief will like what you have written here?
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

Asantehens believes that tradition supercedes the constitution and that traditional chieftains law existed before constitutional law. Therefore, why allow constitutional law which emanated or was borrowed from the English be ...
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Asantehens believes that tradition supercedes the constitution and that traditional chieftains law existed before constitutional law. Therefore, why allow constitutional law which emanated or was borrowed from the English be allowed to permeate chieftaincy matters? I think this is where he is coming from and this is how and why he has chosen to rely on the former to make his decision. Queen mothers choose kings so why can't they also massage traditional issues in the background? Like thebwoves of so many of our prime ministers and presidents we know the influence they have over these men in the bedrooms lol
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

Like the wives ....

Like the wives ....
Kobie 1 month ago

Jealous, remind yourself that the current occupant of the golden stool is only 26 years as our king. He is only maintaining Asante customs and tradition. Those who want to modernize their customs are free to do it. Count Asan ...
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Jealous, remind yourself that the current occupant of the golden stool is only 26 years as our king. He is only maintaining Asante customs and tradition. Those who want to modernize their customs are free to do it. Count Asante out. It is not about who was there before Adam. The king was clear in what he said that those who want to do that can do so but not in his Kingdom. Freedom of association. Asanteman refuses to be part. Leave us alone.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

House of chief sittings is not the same as parliament of Ghana sittings..gh constitution does not apply within house of chief sittings and shouldn't. Only traditional law applies there,.so why change tradition? Unless you hav ...
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House of chief sittings is not the same as parliament of Ghana sittings..gh constitution does not apply within house of chief sittings and shouldn't. Only traditional law applies there,.so why change tradition? Unless you have a personal agenda will you do so. Eg why will you allow coed basketball in the nba? So you can use a flimsy foul against a female to score more points? Ebeiiiii!

Jr 1 month ago

You're very stupid in the first place for calling him Kwaku Dua, as though he is your coequal. And just what makes you think the Juaben, Adanse, and the likes you just mentioned can their unilateral decisions break away from ...
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You're very stupid in the first place for calling him Kwaku Dua, as though he is your coequal. And just what makes you think the Juaben, Adanse, and the likes you just mentioned can their unilateral decisions break away from ASANTE? You obviously must be joking to think as such. Asanteman, as a union or whatever you want to describe it was forged with sacrifices; blood, the reason which sets it apart from all others. Apparently, that's the wish and envy of such fools like you, that Asanteman as powerful and as glorious as it is will be disgruntled, but hell no! We'll continue to wax stronger and stronger, and you had better braced up your foolish selves for it.
Nsia 1 month ago

@Jr, sadly, plonkers like you have never ,ever read the Ashanti Law And Constitution Book written over a century ago, get a copy and read it. It will alleviate some of your ignorance. Cheers!

@Jr, sadly, plonkers like you have never ,ever read the Ashanti Law And Constitution Book written over a century ago, get a copy and read it. It will alleviate some of your ignorance. Cheers!
Kwabena 1 month ago

@Nsia. I can not agree with you more. Good submission. Well done!!!

@Nsia. I can not agree with you more. Good submission. Well done!!!
Agya Koo 1 month ago

You people are funny. Let them pass the law and see if a single queen mother from Asante will join. We know and understand unity. We're who we're because of unity. No one can use the backdoor to disintegrate us. Asante ye Oma ...
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You people are funny. Let them pass the law and see if a single queen mother from Asante will join. We know and understand unity. We're who we're because of unity. No one can use the backdoor to disintegrate us. Asante ye Oman. Piawwww
WO DO MEA BRA! LET THE WILLING FORM THEIR HOUSE OF QUEENS! 1 month ago

Its not by force. Other regions will eztablish their House of Queens funded by the government and deriving benefits from the govt. Let those not interested look on whilst the blessings pass them.

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Its not by force. Other regions will eztablish their House of Queens funded by the government and deriving benefits from the govt. Let those not interested look on whilst the blessings pass them.

Left to some of you alone women will bot even ve allowed to vote!
Prime 1 month ago

Sorry ooo bro. I taught you said passing blessing...
You and I know Asantes are already blessed so I wonder which meager blessings you are talking about here... You need it for your people. We may never need anything from yo ...
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Sorry ooo bro. I taught you said passing blessing...
You and I know Asantes are already blessed so I wonder which meager blessings you are talking about here... You need it for your people. We may never need anything from you.... Sorry take your blessings
Major 1 month ago

Finally, Ive gotten one person to agree with me. Otumfuor, I salute you. I have always said we are allowing something bigger than us to swallow us whole and that time is coming when we will put our hands over our heads and cr ...
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Finally, Ive gotten one person to agree with me. Otumfuor, I salute you. I have always said we are allowing something bigger than us to swallow us whole and that time is coming when we will put our hands over our heads and cry but will be too late. This gender thing is a huge bomb getting ready to blust in our faces. We better watch out. See where it is getting to! We are going to watch our world crush under our own feet by our own hands. Women!, Women!! Women!!! Mhmm... But I blame the Men in power and/ or position. We wait to see.
Asantehene, once again I salute you.
Gaskia 1 month ago

Does affirmative action and the constitution's non discrimination clause mean, for instance, that Black Queens players should also participate in Black Stars matches? And also, if queen mothers join sittings of the "House of ...
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Does affirmative action and the constitution's non discrimination clause mean, for instance, that Black Queens players should also participate in Black Stars matches? And also, if queen mothers join sittings of the "House of Chiefs", will the name of the Institution therefore be changed?
Kofi 1 month ago

Asantehene want to write and dictate His own laws when Things doesnt suit him.He is creating His own laws within a country governed under a constitution.Culture and Traditions evolves,thats why there are so Many Changes and d ...
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Asantehene want to write and dictate His own laws when Things doesnt suit him.He is creating His own laws within a country governed under a constitution.Culture and Traditions evolves,thats why there are so Many Changes and development across the Globe.You dont rely on old Traditions because of self Interest.He is becoming a Problem in Ghana due to his authoritarian Statements. The world is moving fast but it seems He is living in a old Stone age Paradise.
BUT ASHANTI INHERITANCE LAW WAS CHANGED BY THE INTERSTASTE LAW! 1 month ago

On this one Nana got it wrong, otherwise the abrafuor would still be going around cutting peoples head wirhout consequences!

On this one Nana got it wrong, otherwise the abrafuor would still be going around cutting peoples head wirhout consequences!
WOMEN CAN NEVER BE MEN - Patriot 1 month ago

Do not turn women into men like as it has been done in the whiteman's societies. Women have their roles to play.Women can never be men.

Do not turn women into men like as it has been done in the whiteman's societies. Women have their roles to play.Women can never be men.
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Goodman 1 month ago

God bless the king.

God bless the king.
12345 1 month ago

we are playing so much in this country, how will the chieftancy ministry not consult with the chiefs before attempting this level of crass incompetence. our bane is the kind of democracy we practice, its not in our nature to ...
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we are playing so much in this country, how will the chieftancy ministry not consult with the chiefs before attempting this level of crass incompetence. our bane is the kind of democracy we practice, its not in our nature to be democratic. we need a level of autocratic leadership considering where we have come from.
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Osonoba 1 month ago

I sometimes don't understand this Asantehene. Some years back, the Asantehene was the permanent president of the National House of Chiefs. Is he saying that that time the house of which his uncles were presiding has no power ...
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I sometimes don't understand this Asantehene. Some years back, the Asantehene was the permanent president of the National House of Chiefs. Is he saying that that time the house of which his uncles were presiding has no power over them? Ghana is not a monarchy. The Constitution of Ghana binds everyone. Asante is not a kingdom with its separate laws. Was he from Bawku when he was resolving their chieftaincy dispute? Didn't he used the Constitution and judgement from the courts in resolving the Bawku conflict? This is the beginning of a bigger problem. If all other paramount chiefs are to say that the National House of Chiefs has no power over them, what is going to happen?
Yaok 1 month ago

That has been their problem, they see the asantehene as superior to any king in Ghana.

That has been their problem, they see the asantehene as superior to any king in Ghana.
Baafi Donkor 1 month ago

I like the boldness of my king.You see these politician want to destroy our traditions and culture but I know my Asante king will not allow that to happen in his own kingdom

I like the boldness of my king.You see these politician want to destroy our traditions and culture but I know my Asante king will not allow that to happen in his own kingdom
Ama 1 month ago

Then let’s move for national house of queen mothers.

Then let’s move for national house of queen mothers.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

@Ama fool..chiefs can be men or women. There are chiefs in other Akan societies whi are women and im sure they are part of the house of chiefs. This matter here is about queen mothers..did you read the assignment?.

@Ama fool..chiefs can be men or women. There are chiefs in other Akan societies whi are women and im sure they are part of the house of chiefs. This matter here is about queen mothers..did you read the assignment?.
Niiblue 1 month ago

The constitution is the Supreme law of the land. Nobody born of a woman is above the Supreme law of the country. We make amendments on any democratic institution in the world and Ghana is not exception

The constitution is the Supreme law of the land. Nobody born of a woman is above the Supreme law of the country. We make amendments on any democratic institution in the world and Ghana is not exception
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

The constitution may be the supreme.law of the land but it must not and will not traverse, supercede the laws within the house of chiefs..try buying a piece of land in Ghana and see if you dont have to see or meet a chief som ...
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The constitution may be the supreme.law of the land but it must not and will not traverse, supercede the laws within the house of chiefs..try buying a piece of land in Ghana and see if you dont have to see or meet a chief somewhere before going to the lands commission.....
King 1 month ago

Captain's in one ship... (1) Tribal which hate one another because some king's think they are bigger than other(2) who is the government (3) what's the function of the king's (4) Are human being held as somebody's property's ...
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Captain's in one ship... (1) Tribal which hate one another because some king's think they are bigger than other(2) who is the government (3) what's the function of the king's (4) Are human being held as somebody's property's (5)Are human being Born as slave's for other's consumption (6) Could it be the Ashanti king is trying to say something people don't understand (7) Are Tribal king's under constitution of Government or have their own constitution which govern their Tribal if so then people can not be confused from generation to generation and must choose who to lead them...Each needs to have their own Identity and should be led by their chosen right... human soul should be Free from captivity of other's interest
King 1 month ago

In reality and looking at the problems it was human interest that create wars....inside tribe's create kings and inside kings create government.Now what I mean is that when kings Wake up and get tired why they fighting or hat ...
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In reality and looking at the problems it was human interest that create wars....inside tribe's create kings and inside kings create government.Now what I mean is that when kings Wake up and get tired why they fighting or hating one another there the government is formed.. Africans problem is that they have not let this tribal go away have not let the king's go away have not let the government and it's police system go away...Now we are at the stage of refined world...let's look at Europe and america they are enslaved big Time as well by government and police system they are not at the refined world yet...Now what's refined world? When you get there you will understand I think that's what you called heaven on Earth
Kwabena 1 month ago

The Asantehene said "No one should create rules that binds everyone". Oh really? Has he forgotten that we live in a country governed by a constitution? Are we supposed to create different rules for each enclave in the Republi ...
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The Asantehene said "No one should create rules that binds everyone". Oh really? Has he forgotten that we live in a country governed by a constitution? Are we supposed to create different rules for each enclave in the Republic of Ghana? No one is above the laws of Ghana and that should be made clear to him.
be wise 1 month ago

Don't misconstrue his statement. Put his statement in the context he spoke. When he made that reference, he was specifically referring to political arm-twisting seeking to thwart tradition and culture that has already been en ...
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Don't misconstrue his statement. Put his statement in the context he spoke. When he made that reference, he was specifically referring to political arm-twisting seeking to thwart tradition and culture that has already been enshrined in the constitution. The house of chiefs can't come up to create a new rule of Queen mother house of chiefs that binds across board (that affect all traditions); that will be sacrilege. Because not all ethnic groups practice the same thing nor all tribes have the same practices (for instances akan as a tribe is matrilineal yet the power of women are traditionally and culturally behind the scene).

By the new strategy that the national house of chiefs would want to adopt is contrary to tradition and culture, that will bring confusion for the likely event that, with the new rules if applied, would even make a woman a chief. Bullshit!

So his statement "no one should create rules that binds everyone" is in the context of going against what the constitution has affirmed (as in the support of diversity of culture and practices of the various ethnic groups of Ghana).

Don't be silly next time. Nonsense.
David 1 month ago

@Be wise. Honestly, you are the one who is silly. I thought Ashantis always hail Yaa Asantewa for her bravery. Yaa Asantewa was a woman who mobilized the Asantes to fight the British (we were told). Women have always played a ...
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@Be wise. Honestly, you are the one who is silly. I thought Ashantis always hail Yaa Asantewa for her bravery. Yaa Asantewa was a woman who mobilized the Asantes to fight the British (we were told). Women have always played a role in our traditional and national affairs. Creating a Queen mother house of chiefs will not in anyway undermine the authority of the Chiefs. Women also need a forum to discuss issues affecting their wellbeing and the community at large. The Asantehene's resistance to the proposal I guess is because he does not want to see outside the box. Remember that culture is not static but it is a dynamic process that changes over time. It is high time we stop being dogmatic.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

@David I despise dogma but the asantehene is not being dogmatic here. He thinks it's wrong to change tradition. Why you ask? Because in Asante and Akan culture, queen mothers have their role, per tradition..the same way we ha ...
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@David I despise dogma but the asantehene is not being dogmatic here. He thinks it's wrong to change tradition. Why you ask? Because in Asante and Akan culture, queen mothers have their role, per tradition..the same way we have traditional marriages..so will you allow the woman to pay the bride price to the groom in the name of dogma? Cmon. Queen mothers install kings or chiefs. They also have the ear of the chief as well and like wives of husband's, prime ministers, presidents, ceos these wives can influence decisions from.the bedrooms. So looking at the power given to queen mothers..why then will you surpass tradition and ring them into the house of chiefs to do what? The chiefs within the house are supposed to discuss issues with the queen mothers who installed them, to seek alternative counsel and advice. You see those who came before us have a reason for doing things. So before you unfollow traditions. Ask yourself ....why didn't those before me also unfollow....
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

According to Gemini, While the terms are often used interchangeably, the easiest way to distinguish between culture and tradition is by scope and transmission. Culture is the "big picture" environment you live in, while tradi ...
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According to Gemini, While the terms are often used interchangeably, the easiest way to distinguish between culture and tradition is by scope and transmission. Culture is the "big picture" environment you live in, while tradition is the specific "hand-me-down" practice or belief.
The King of Ghana Otumfour Osei Tutu 1 month ago

The King of Ghana Otumfour Osei Tutu Nyamekese

The King of Ghana Otumfour Osei Tutu Nyamekese
Choo choo 1 month ago

I lost a shred of respect for this man for the falsehoods he spewed in the Bawku chieftaincy dispute resolution mediation report. Good name is truly better than riches. Once people lose trust in you, that's all.

I lost a shred of respect for this man for the falsehoods he spewed in the Bawku chieftaincy dispute resolution mediation report. Good name is truly better than riches. Once people lose trust in you, that's all.
Kwaku dua. chimpanzee 1 month ago

this stupid man named asantehene thinks he's wise. nayiri should accept your bogus verdict but you Kwaku dua don't want to accept the laws of the constitution

this stupid man named asantehene thinks he's wise. nayiri should accept your bogus verdict but you Kwaku dua don't want to accept the laws of the constitution
be wise 1 month ago

Asantehene is rather affirming the constitution while you stupid fool who does not know what the constitution say is insulting Santehene. MTCHEEW! Who told you that the constitution gives the national house of chiefs to commi ...
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Asantehene is rather affirming the constitution while you stupid fool who does not know what the constitution say is insulting Santehene. MTCHEEW! Who told you that the constitution gives the national house of chiefs to commit sacrilege against culture and traditions? for culture we know it evolves but for tradition any regulations contrarily to our constitution that seek to make none effect tradition is an anathema... The new rules could make a woman a chief instead of queen mother, neither will akans nor others will agree to that.
Patriotic Citizen 1 month ago

@Be wise. But the current President of the National House of Chiefs who is spearheading the reform is an Akan. So are you telling me that as a Paramount Chief he does not know the role of Queen mothers?

@Be wise. But the current President of the National House of Chiefs who is spearheading the reform is an Akan. So are you telling me that as a Paramount Chief he does not know the role of Queen mothers?
be wise 1 month ago

So what do you mean? Are you saying because the leader of the national house of chief is an akan, means that traditions can not be twisted thru him? He rather should have known better, and probably he himself is not cool with ...
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So what do you mean? Are you saying because the leader of the national house of chief is an akan, means that traditions can not be twisted thru him? He rather should have known better, and probably he himself is not cool with it hence the reason why most of them must have clandestinely consulted Santehene to reject the nonsense that will gradually derail our culture and traditions, something that makes Ghana unique in all ways.
You however, left the argument to suggest that my impression is that the leader of the national house of chiefs may not know the role of Queen mothers. Not at all, I know very well that he knows hence the reason why none has come against Asantehene's rejection of that proposition because they know very well that in traditional Akan that will be sacrilege. It will gradually destroy our moral system; already we have had moral derailment, we are not ready to make it worse.
George 1 month ago

@Be wise. It is good to hear you as an Akan acknowledging that: "you are suffering from moral derailment as an ethnic group in Ghana". Much of Ghana's problems and dishonest behaviors are caused by Akans and now the Asantehen ...
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@Be wise. It is good to hear you as an Akan acknowledging that: "you are suffering from moral derailment as an ethnic group in Ghana". Much of Ghana's problems and dishonest behaviors are caused by Akans and now the Asantehene is trying to create more tension in the country with his pronouncements on the inclusion of Queens in the National House of Chiefs.
Patriotic Citizen 1 month ago

The Asantehene is resisting the proposal - among other things - because he knows that the current President is weak and uncharismatic. I miss the days of Jerry Rawlings.

The Asantehene is resisting the proposal - among other things - because he knows that the current President is weak and uncharismatic. I miss the days of Jerry Rawlings.
Nsor 1 month ago

Then the house of chiefs itself is against the traditional rules

Then the house of chiefs itself is against the traditional rules
Akora 1 month ago

This is nothing but misogynistic tendencies of the Asantehene

The *National and Regional House of Chiefs* do not constitute Asanteman

They were constitutionally set up and have their mandates under Articles 271,272 ...
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This is nothing but misogynistic tendencies of the Asantehene

The *National and Regional House of Chiefs* do not constitute Asanteman

They were constitutionally set up and have their mandates under Articles 271,272,273 and 274

The Asantehene can't dictate what goes on there

If he doesn't want his *divisional chiefs* to attend the National House of Chiefs functions, he's entitled to that

The *Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land* not Asanteman customs, rules and regulations

It was her mother *Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II* who made her King

Now he's behaving like women are not equal to men traditional rulers

This is because Africa as a whole *doesn't respect women*

We see women as sex toys and nothing else

What harm will it cause to create a *Chamber of Queenmothers* at the National and Regional House of Chiefs?

If a *queen mother* is present at meetings at the national and Regional House of Chiefs, will that prevent *the chiefs* from talking or making any inputs?
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 1 month ago

There are queens at the national house of chiefs..not all chiefs in gh are men some are women..before we had a parliamentary system..we had chiefs and these chiefs had traditions and laws they followed..the fact that these ch ...
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There are queens at the national house of chiefs..not all chiefs in gh are men some are women..before we had a parliamentary system..we had chiefs and these chiefs had traditions and laws they followed..the fact that these chiefs can now congregate under one umbrella.in the national house of chiefs should not require a change of the.guard.
Akora 1 month ago

Yaa Asantewaa can lead a war, but she can’t sit with men in the government House of Chiefs.

A Republic which has laws against gender discrimination has Kingdoms and Chieftaincies which discriminate against Women within ...
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Yaa Asantewaa can lead a war, but she can’t sit with men in the government House of Chiefs.

A Republic which has laws against gender discrimination has Kingdoms and Chieftaincies which discriminate against Women within it.

This too shall end.
Patriotic Citizen 1 month ago

@Akora. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!

@Akora. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!
be wise 1 month ago

What I noticed is that you guys do not understand the implication of this thing proposed by the National House of chiefs. This proposal is equivalent to the change of school curriculum that accept gayism and lgbtq+ nonsense a ...
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What I noticed is that you guys do not understand the implication of this thing proposed by the National House of chiefs. This proposal is equivalent to the change of school curriculum that accept gayism and lgbtq+ nonsense as a natural concept for Ghanaians.
Kwesi 1 month ago

I don't know what this debate is all about. If the Ashantis don't want to participate in the deliberations of the National House of Chiefs because of the presence of Queen Mothers, that is their choice. The National House of ...
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I don't know what this debate is all about. If the Ashantis don't want to participate in the deliberations of the National House of Chiefs because of the presence of Queen Mothers, that is their choice. The National House of Chiefs was not created to take directives from the Asantehene nor follow the Ashanti culture and tradition. The House is an independent institution serving the whole country and not a specific ethnic group.
Stella 1 month ago

Some few days ago, Otumfuor presented a report on his mediation of the Bawku conflict and told us that 'this report must bind us all and that all must accept his mediation report.' But today he says no one must make laws to b ...
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Some few days ago, Otumfuor presented a report on his mediation of the Bawku conflict and told us that 'this report must bind us all and that all must accept his mediation report.' But today he says no one must make laws to bind us all. Hmm two legs good, four legs bad or is it.... Animal farm???
Bastie the emperor of Kumasi 1 month ago

Nana mediator , Nana galamsey

Nana mediator , Nana galamsey
Sir Curtis 1 month ago

Someone who nominates a chief can not sit in the same chamber with him! Hmmm let me run before they charge me a sheep

Someone who nominates a chief can not sit in the same chamber with him! Hmmm let me run before they charge me a sheep
George 1 month ago

@Sir Curtis. That is the black man's leadership style. You see how irrational we are sometimes as people.

@Sir Curtis. That is the black man's leadership style. You see how irrational we are sometimes as people.
Kubala Kubala 1 month ago

It’s all kubala, kubala!
Yaa Asantewaa Lives!
What she said about the cowardice of men lives!
HRM Asantewaa never surrenders!
HRM Asantewaa would never have bought a mansion in the invader’s land and hide money there ...
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It’s all kubala, kubala!
Yaa Asantewaa Lives!
What she said about the cowardice of men lives!
HRM Asantewaa never surrenders!
HRM Asantewaa would never have bought a mansion in the invader’s land and hide money there!
HRM would never have poisoned her rivers and land!

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Asantehene rejects inclusion of queen mothers in House of Chiefs sittings

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