On Monday, October 20, 2025 Jukwa, the traditional capital of Denkyira, in the Central Region, played host to a momentous occasion, as the Denkyira Traditional area celebrated the installation of Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, as the 26th Denkyira King-Manhene.
The installation of the new King of Denkyira marked a significant milestone in the Kingdom of Denkyira, as it ushered in a new chapter in the kingdom’s storied history.
The grand ceremony was a testament to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the people of Denkyira and a celebration of unity, peace and progress as it brought together royals, traditional leaders and community members to celebrate the continuity of tradition, culture and development.
Flashback
It will be recalled that the Denkyira Hemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III and the head of the Royal Agona Family of Denkyira, Nana Ponfo Agyeman II, formally declared the Denkyira Paramount Stool vacant in 2023.
The official declaration, which was in line with customs and tradition, followed the successful burial (D?te Yie) of the late Denkyira paramount chief, Odeefuo Boa Amponsam III, who was the 25th King of Denkyira.
She said, “Upon further deliberations and consultations with Abusuapanin Nana Ponfo Agyeman and Nananom, I wish to announce officially that the paramount stool is vacant.
In line with our tradition and custom, any royal who deems it fit to occupy the stool must, therefore, come forward”.
In the process, seven (7) people presented their “drinks” in line with tradition to be considered for the stool.
Panel
The Denkyira Hemaa and Abusuapanin, Nana Ponfo Agyemang III, put together a panel comprising Divisional chiefs in the Gyaase enclave, under the chairmanship of the Denkyira Gyasehene, Barima Siaw Panin III.
The panel, accordingly, vetted all 7 candidates and shortlisted four (4) and sent the list back to Denkyira Hemaa and the Abusuapanin (the family head).
After careful considerations, Mr Oscar Kessie, known in private life as Kwame Mensah, who is a direct nephew of the late Odeefuo Boa Amponsem III, was selected to ascend the great Bankam Stool.
Installation
On the midnight of September 29th, 2025 Mr Kessie became the legitimate 26th King of Denkyira, under the name Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, after performing all the required sacred rites in the stool house (Nkundwa dan mu).
After this successful process, he was kept in confinement for a period of three weeks, until Monday, October 20, 2025 when he was officially out-doored.
Swearing of Oaths
In fulfilment of tradition and customs, Amponsem IV swore to the three great oaths of Denkyira, (Denkyira Ntam Kesie Meansa); namely Fieda Ne Denkyira, Denkyira Breso and Denkyira Ada Manso.
He performed these rituals holding a 435-year-old ancestral sword, which represented a powerful symbol of authority and continuity in the Denkyira Kingdom.
His installation and enstoolment became fully complete after his successful swearing of the aforementioned great oaths of Denkyira on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Following this, he was carried in a palanquin and paraded through the main streets of Jukwa, as part of his official installation and coronation.
Tuesday
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025 the new Denkyira Manhene, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, sat in state and received homage from well-wishers and others who could not attend his installation on Monday.
Wednesday
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 former president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and a representative of former president John Agyekum Kufuor officially graced the occasion and paid homage to the new King.
He remained in state on Thursday and received homage and continued to Friday, October 25, 2025 when the Central Regional Minister, Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah Panyin, led staff of the Regional Coordinating Council to visit him.
On the same day, heads of the various security agencies in the region also visited the new King of Denkyira to officially pay homage, for his successful installation.
Saturday
Events on Saturday, October 25, 2025 were dedicated to the youth of the town who embarked on a massive float, amidst singing and dancing through Jukwa, to welcome their new King.
The King, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV and Denkyira Hemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, among others, joined the float.
In the evening, the youth continued their event with live band music, which also featured high-lifeartist Akwaboah and a host of other musicians.
Sunday
The entire programme of activities to mark the successful installation and the coronation of the new King at Jukwa, which is the traditional capital of Denkyira, was climaxed on Sunday, October 26, 2025 with a Thanksgiving service.
The inter-denominational church service was attended by members of the clergy, prominent chiefs in the Denkyira Traditional Area, national executives of the Christ Apostolic Church, where the new King fellowships.
Final installation
After successful completion of all the traditional rites to usher in the new Denkyira King at Jukwa, which is the traditional capital, a similar programme of events has been put together to be held at Dunkwa-On-Offin, the administrative capital of Denkyiriman.
Briefing The Chronicle, lawyer Emmauel K. Nanah, who is the legal advisor to the Denkyiraa Hemaaa, stated that “On Wednesday, October 29, 2025 the new King will journey from Jukwa to Dunkwa-On-Offin.
“On Thursday, a durbar would be held in his honour, where the general public and other dignitaries would be expected to pay homage to their new Denkyira Manhene, who automatically becomes the president of the Denkyira Traditional Council.”
He added that the Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV would be carried in a palanquin and sent to River Offin, where rituals in line with the tradition and customs of Denkyira would be performed on Friday, October 31, 2025.
There would be musical float on Saturday, November 1, 2025 with live band and the “King’s dinner” in the night, which would be followed by inter-denominational church service on Sunday November 2, 2025.
According to lawyer E.K. Nanah, “the new King would remain in Dunkwa until November 7, 2025 where he would hold his first traditional council meeting and deliver his maiden address.”
The new King’s unique blend of traditional and modern expertise is expected to usher in a new era of growth and development for the entire Denkyira Kingdom.
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