Wirempehene Nana Opia Mensah II has been destooled by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for desecrating the revered Asante Sacred Oath (Ntamkɛseɛ).
This decision was made during a meeting of the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace, where Nana Opia Mensah II was reprimanded for his blatant disregard and disrespect towards the sacred tradition.
The 90-year-old former Member of Parliament, who had reigned for 54 years, is the latest Chief to surfer such calamity after three other chiefs in the Asante kingdom were destooled by Otumfuo for various offences in less than six months.
Nana Mensah II was stripped of his title due to his attempts to distort historical truths for personal gain, violating both statutory and traditional laws.
“Nana Opia, you knowingly and deceitfully invoked the Great Oath, despite being fully aware that the stool did not rightfully belong to you. You deliberately challenged its ownership, attempting to exploit your long reign to conceal your illegitimacy.
However, by misusing the Great Oath for personal gain, you have forfeited your claim to the stool. Your actions have left you no choice but to relinquish the throne,” Otumfuo declared.
In a symbolic gesture of his removal from office, the chief’s traditional slippers were promptly removed, marking his destoolment by custom.
This action follows a comprehensive report presented to the Council on August 15, 2024, which revealed that the Aduana Clan, to which Nana Opia Mensah II belongs, is not the legitimate royal house, but rather the Oyoko Clan holds the rightful claim to the throne.
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Comprehensive report indeed! Who constituted the Panel? What has been the history to this issue and what were the outcomes of adjudication at the Kumasi Traditional Council, Regional and National House of Chiefs.
Nana Opiah Mensah II being deceitful? Time will tell. 54 years of Meritorious Service and many others years as a distinguished public servant to Ghana and his community must be celebrated. Well done Nana, God bless you for the many you educated, mentored and impacted on in the many years of your service as a Leader. You will never be forgotten in History. Maximum Respect!!! May the rest of your life be filled with joy and great fulfillment. You are hero to many