The Kwahu Traditional Council has debunked claims of a dual paramountcy within the Kwahu Kingdom in the Eastern Region.

The Council stated that there is only one legitimate Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III who was duly enstooled after his predecessor was destooled for misconduct.

“Claims of dual paramountcy are false and baseless. Kwahu remains committed to peace, unity, and progress and firmly opposes any attempts to incite violence or division within the kingdom.
 
“The Council calls on all Kwahu citizens, both at home and abroad, to rally behind Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III and support his vision for development and prosperity to usher in a new era of peace, unity, and growth for the Kwahu Kingdom.

"May Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III reign and live long, and may Kwahu continue to thrive in integrity and harmony”, stated a press release signed by Akyeamehene of Kwahu Traditional Area, Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV.
 
He chronicled that Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s destoolment on 19th October 2024, was set in motion by a petition submitted to the Presidency by a businessman, Collins Darkwah Aboagye on 12th September 2024, citing fraud and corrupt practices.

The petitioner requested the then President Akufo-Addo to intervene and help retrieve the GHS2,406.000 loan together with the accrued interest from Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, who was the Board Chair of the Agriculture Development Bank (ADB).

Mr Aboagye was compelled to loan Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II such an amount in honour of his influential role in helping the former secure a 12 million Ghana Cedis loan from the bank.

The Office of the President thereafter issued a directive on October 4, 2024, requiring Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II to respond within seven days, which was subsequently followed by another directive by the Bank of Ghana dated 10th October 2024.

Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV stated that the directive ordered Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II to resign from his position as Board Chairman of ADB Bank and "hand over immediately" as his actions have caused "irreparable damage to the image of the Bank."

He further indicated that the allegations of corruption and misconduct are a severe breach of the Kwahu Paramountcy stool’s sacred oath, which upholds the integrity and reputation of Kwahu, stating that "he [Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II] has soiled our cloth with red oil that he has eaten!"

He narrated that the youth and people of Kwahu learning of the unfortunate incident demanded the destoolment of Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, explaining that he had brought disgrace to the Kwahu Kingdom.

Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV said traditional authorities of Kwahu therefore arrived at a consensus to do as suggested by the aggrieved youth and people of the area.

“Kwahu, known for its reputation as a hub of businessmen and women of integrity, could not tolerate such behaviour.

"The Kingmakers of Kwahu responded by performing all customary rites on October 19, 2024 to officially destool him as Omanhene.

“The decision was affirmed during a meeting of the Kwahu Traditional Council on 13th November 2024, where all chiefs present signed the resolution. This action was widely publicized in major newspapers and online portals”, he explained.

Nana Asiedu Kwabeng IV added that the chiefs, elders, and kingmakers selected a worthy successor from the royals to occupy the throne after careful deliberation.

“On January 25, 2025, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III was installed as the new Omanhene of Kwahu. The installation ceremony was conducted peacefully, with all chiefs swearing allegiance to the new Omanhene.

“The Adontenghene, who served as the acting Omanhene, handed over the “Akofena”, the symbolic power of the Kwahu Kingdom, to Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, legitimizing his position as the Paramount Chief of Kwahu”, he recounted.

He affirmed that the installation process of the new Omanhene was conducted without conflict or contention.