How are the Nananom being misled by money? The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed his determination to restore the glory and dignity of the Ashanti kingdom. He made this statement while addressing some chieftaincy disputes at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of his power.
According to Asantehene, some of his sub-chiefs (nananom) have been corrupted and misled by money and have lost their loyalty and love for Asanteman.
He cited the example of Tweneboa Koduah, a legendary warrior who fought and died for Asanteman at the Battle of Kumawu in 1826. He said that such heroes deserve to be honored and respected, not forgotten or betrayed.
He warned that he would not hesitate to remove any chief who is not serving the interest of the Ashanti kingdom. He said that he would use all his power and authority to ensure that Asanteman rises again to its rightful place.
He also urged the people of Asanteman to remember their roots and culture, and to support him in his vision. He said that Asanteman is not just a geographical area, but a spirit and a way of life.
WHO IS OTUMFUO?
OTUMFUO NANA OSEI TUTU II, BORN AS NANA BARIMA KWAKU DUAH ON 6 MAY 1950, IS THE 16TH ASANTEHENE, ENSTOOLED ON 26 APRIL 19991.
HE IS IN DIRECT SUCCESSION TO THE 17TH-CENTURY FOUNDER OF THE ASHANTI EMPIRE, OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU I1. HE IS ALSO THE CHANCELLOR OF THE KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY1.
OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II IS THE GRAND PATRON OF THE GRAND LODGE OF GHANA AND THE SWORD BEARER OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND1.
HE WAS BORN IN KUMASI, ASHANTI REGION, GOLD COAST (NOW GHANA)1.
ALSO READ: 9 Memorable Quotes Of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (ghanaeducation.org)
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