The Palace of the Paramount Chief of Takoradi, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll, has debunked rumours about the passing of the Paramount Chief.

The palace in a statement issued on Monday, October 23, said the "attention of the Palace of Takoradimanhen, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll, has been drawn to a rather unfortunate news circulating on social media purporting that he has joined his ancestors.

To begin with, the Palace would like to state unequivocally that the news is FALSE and should be treated with all the contempt it so deserves"the statement said.

The statement, signed by the Media Aide to the palace, Emmanuel Ohene-Gyan, said "Equally, having spoken to the Takoradimanhene, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll this morning, who is hale and hearty, he has confirmed that he has NOT ordered the closure of any shop or any other business centre as is also being circulated.

For the past two decades, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura III has held the position of chief in Takoradi.

Outside of his traditional role, he is recognized professionally as Rev. Dr. Fiifi Quayson and was born on March 26, 1957, making him 66 years old.

He possesses a Doctorate of Ministry from the Faith Evangelical Theological College and Seminary in Accra, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from the same institution, and holds a Diploma in Theology from the Errol School of Theology and Biblical Languages, Accra.

Additionally, he has pursued studies in Leadership and Management at the Netherlands Christian Chamber of Commerce.

In 2003, Rev. Dr. Fiifi Quayson assumed the role of Chief of Takoradi, taking on the title Osahene Katakyie Busumakura III, following the passing of his uncle, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura II.