Because Owhinhene violated the sacred oath of Ashanti, Otumfuo destools him.

Nana Kusi Baaye II, the Chief of Ohwim in the Ashanti Region, has been destooled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, ending his 16-year rule. It follows a number of offenses he was discovered to have committed, including as extortion, unlawful land sales, mining, and desecration of the Great Oath. The King of the Asante Kingdom ordered his immediate destoolment after he was found guilty at today's, February 24, 2025, Kumasi Traditional Council meeting. The desecration of the Great Oath was the serious matter for which he was called before the King. But numerous other people, such as a former Biemso Dikro, his sister, the Family Head, and a prince named Dwumakye Baapanin, brought extra

The stool's original owners went up to the Ohwimhene and asked him to testify in their favor. The chief, however, requested ¢6,000 to comply with their request even though he knew they were the legitimate proprietors. According to sources, he stood before the Asantehene to testify on their behalf after accepting money from the other parties. In his wisdom, the Asantehene recognized the transgression and brought him to light. He was determined to have violated his oath of office to be faithful to the King in this way. Additionally, he violated the Great Oath's witness vow. In her presentation to the Council, his sister Akosua Nyame described how, after she recited the Great Oath three times, his brother had made a derogatory remark.

Since no one was around to scoop it up when the male stool became empty, it missed its path to their side. Since they were family friends, we kindly let them occupy it.He informed me that my family was ineligible to use the stool when I went to ask for it for my daughter. The destooling of the chief was unanimously demanded by the Council's Divisions. The destruction of the Great Oath served as the foundation for the King's decision. "After taking the Great Oath to swear to tell the truth to me, you stole money and gave a false witness. You took the Great Oath to swear to tell the truth before testifying, but you broke it. Are you worthy of remaining?

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