Okyenhene Destools Akwansrahene

The Okyenhene,Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has officially destooled Baffour Asiedu Bekoe as the Akwansrahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area. The destoolment ceremony took place at the Ofori Panin Fie at Kyebi, Eastern Region.

As part of the process, the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council performed a purification ritual, which involved the slaughter of a sheep and the pouring of libation to signify the removal of Baffour Asiedu Bekoe from his position.

The purification ritual, which was performed by Osabarima Marfo Okwabrane, the Abontendomhene of Akyem Kyebi, was in two folds, including personal and community cleansing of the chief’s alleged misconduct.

The decision to relieve him of his chieftaincy title, according to the traditional council was based on his continuous engagement in uncustomary conduct, despite multiple warnings from his elders.

According to Osabarima Marfo Okwabrane, the former Akwansrahene’s actions had undermined the values and responsibilities of his role, prompting the Okyenhene to take decisive action.

Meanwhile, Baffour Asiedu Bekoe has contested the circumstances of his removal, stating that he had already resigned from his position four days after he formally submitted his resignation by presenting schnapps to Osabarima Marfo Okwabrane at his palace.

He expressed shock over what the traditional council described as destoolment since he had earlier tendered in his resignation, which was duly received with its corresponding necessary custom performed.

Speaking to the media, he alleged that internal sabotage by fellow chiefs led to his decision to step down.

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