Okyenhene Destools Akwansrahene

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has officially destooled Baffour Asiedu Bekoe as the Akwansrahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area in a ceremony at Ofori Panin Fie, Kyebi.

A purification ritual, involving the slaughter of a sheep and the pouring of libation, was performed by Osabarima Marfo Okwabrane, the Abontendomhene of Akyem Kyebi, to signify the removal.

The traditional council cited Bekoe’s repeated engagement in uncustomary conduct despite several warnings.

However, the former Akwansrahene contests the decision, claiming he had already resigned by formally presenting schnapps to the council days before.

He described the destoolment as unnecessary, alleging internal sabotage among fellow chiefs influenced his decision to step down.